ZeroEyes and EPS, an Ohio-based security systems integrator, announced a partnership to protect schools against the threat of gun-related violence.

The pair announced that the Tri-County Career Center (TCCC) in Southeastern Ohio has adopted ZeroEyes’ proactive security technology to protect students, faculty and staff.

According to the announcement, the partnership aims to amplify customer service and extend the reach of ZeroEyes’ technology to new territories. EPS played a key role in the adoption and implementation of ZeroEyes at the TCCC, conducting site visits, identifying the most effective outdoor cameras, and working closely with ZeroEyes to determine the optimal camera placements.

“As a 100 percent family-owned business that has been operating for over 40 years throughout the US, EPS prides itself on staying ahead of the game when it comes to technology, the public and school safety,” says Charles Wilde, president, EPS. “ZeroEyes’ leading-edge technology and proven commitment to public safety fits squarely within EPS’s model. It's an impressive product, and it's only going to get better as AI continues to advance. I believe it to be a first line of defense against the school shootings that are happening throughout the US.”

Based in Canal Winchester, Ohio, EPS provides comprehensive security integration services from design through installation and maintenance. EPS said it specializes in custom solutions across fire detection, security, access control, and video surveillance.

“After seeing a ZeroEyes demo presented by an existing EPS client, I instantly knew we needed it as an additional layer of protection,” said Connie Altier, Superintendent of TCCC. “This technology provides a level of safety that I wasn’t even aware existed. Once I learned about it, there was no question in my mind — we had to implement it to ensure the highest level of security for our school.”

Serving the community for 50 plus years, TCCC educates 650 students spanning eight districts in rural Southeastern Ohio. The school offers programs for high school students and adults, and its diverse programs are designed to provide students with the critical know-how and real-world exposure needed to excel in their selected careers. TCCC is reportedly the first school in Athens County, Ohio to implement a multi-layered security system complete with security cameras, key card door access, a full-time onsite resource officer, and ZeroEyes.

ZeroEyes said its AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software is layered on existing digital security cameras. If a gun is identified, images will instantly be shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), which is staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained U.S. military and law enforcement veterans. If these experts determine that the threat is valid, ZeroEyes said they will dispatch alerts and actionable intelligence, including visual description, gun type, and last known location, to local law enforcement and the school security team as quickly as three to five seconds from detection.

“As we work toward a safer future for all, partnering with systems integrators like EPS helps us expand our reach to new areas so we can protect more people," said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder, ZeroEyes. “Our solution complements EPS's model perfectly, creating a powerful duo to enhance security measures. We look forward to working together to protect the TCCC and other future joint customers against gun-related incidents.”