Wytec Launches AI Gunshot Detection Pilot in Texas School Districts

Wytec International is preparing to launch its first pilot program for an integrated gunshot detection solution targeting Texas independent school districts. The initiative, supported by a multi-state government award from the TXShare Cooperative Purchasing Program, aims to address growing safety concerns in educational environments.

The pilot program will utilize advanced wireless technologies, including the Federal Communications Commission's Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), to create secure and interference-free threat detection systems. By combining artificial intelligence, machine learning, and smart sensor technologies, Wytec seeks to provide comprehensive safety solutions for schools and public spaces.

The company has developed its innovative solution through strategic partnerships with Nextivity Inc. and Lemko Corporation, both leaders in wireless and AI technologies. These collaborations bring together over 75 global patents and expertise in developing advanced threat detection systems.

Wytec's integrated solution is designed to detect multiple types of gunshot threats, addressing the increasing safety challenges in American cities and schools. The pilot program represents a significant step toward implementing sophisticated, technology-driven safety measures in educational institutions.

The project's scope is substantial, with potential deployment across more than 170 U.S. cities, 50 counties, and over 40 special districts, including school systems, transit authorities, and public infrastructure organizations. By selecting one or more of the 1,203 Texas Independent School Districts within the TXShare members, Wytec aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of its multi-phase public safety initiatives.

This pilot program underscores the growing intersection of artificial intelligence, wireless technologies, and public safety, offering a potentially transformative approach to threat detection and emergency response in educational environments.