SDS to engage with sports and event security leaders on advancing rapid threat detection and coordinated response strategies

Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM) company and a leading provider of gunshot detection solutions, today announced its participation in the 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition (NCS⁴) Annual Conference, taking place June 23-25 in Palm Desert, Calif.

The NCS⁴ Annual Conference brings together leading professionals in sports and event safety, including venue operators, security directors, law enforcement, and emergency management personnel. SDS will join industry stakeholders to discuss how advanced gunshot detection technology can strengthen layered security strategies across stadiums, arenas, and large-scale public indoor and outdoor events.

Today, 65% of venue security directors cite active shooters as their top concern, yet only 48% conduct active shooter response training, and a mere 28% have integrated command-and-control systems capable of coordinating a response. When a shooting does occur, the average time from incident detection to first responder arrival is 4.2 minutes – a dangerous lag that top-performing venues have shown can be cut to 1.8 minutes with the right technology and integrated response plan in place.* Gunshot detection technology plays a key role in closing that gap, enabling faster situational awareness, helping security teams and first responders quickly assess incidents, initiate protective actions, and coordinate an effective response.

“At large venues and live events, every second matters when responding to a shooting,” said Billy Borho, Director of Sales for SDS.  “But speed alone isn’t the only challenge. When gunfire erupts in a packed stadium, the immediate threat is compounded by the chaos that follows. Thousands of panicking fans, sprawling parking structures, and open spaces make it difficult to pinpoint exactly where shots were fired, stop the perpetrator, and direct life-saving support to those who need it most. That’s precisely the problem SDS is built to solve, and we look forward to sharing lessons learned from SDS implementations across the four major sports leagues and professional sports venues.”

SDS indoor and outdoor solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing security infrastructure, including video surveillance, access control, and mass notification systems. SDS’s gunshot detection sensors utilize multi-mode technology to detect both the acoustic bang and infrared flash of gunfire to achieve a 99.9% accuracy rate. By delivering immediate alerts and precise location data, SDS helps enable coordinated responses that align with established emergency protocols and venue safety plans.

Attendees of the NCS⁴ Annual Conference are invited to connect with SDS to learn more about how gunshot detection technology can be applied to enhance safety across sports and entertainment environments.

For more information or to schedule a meeting with SDS at the event, please email us today.

^*Allen et al., Professional Sport Venue Threats, 2025