Enterprise Gunshot Detection Systems
From the first shot, SDS delivers verified gunshot detection in under one second — with automated alerts to security staff, employees, and 911, and 50+ certified integrations that can activate your entire security infrastructure without human intervention.
Why enterprises can’t afford a slow response
Active shooter incidents in commercial environments often move faster than manual security systems can respond. FBI analysis confirms that response time is the decisive variable in life-safety outcomes — yet most enterprise security architectures still depend on a human witness to initiate the alert chain. When that person is unavailable, incapacitated, or simply processing what they’ve seen under extreme stress, the system can fail at the moment it is needed most. For security leaders, that dependency is no longer a defensible posture.
Traditional security leaves a critical detection gap
Access control, video surveillance, and panic buttons are essential layers — but none of them detect gunfire. They secure entry points, capture footage, and enable manual escalation. What they cannot do is identify a shooting in progress, pinpoint its location, and trigger a coordinated response in under a second without human activation. Corporate campuses, multi-building headquarters, and distributed facilities compound this gap: the larger and more complex the footprint, the greater the exposure when detection depends on someone being in the right place at the right time.
Corporate Campus Gunshot Detection: Built for enterprise-scale security operations
Multi-factor detection (acoustic + infrared)
SDS requires simultaneous confirmation from two independent physical phenomena — acoustic muzzle blast and infrared muzzle flash — before any alert is triggered. Neither alone is sufficient. This multi-mode confirmation is the structural reason SDS delivers 99.9% accuracy with a near-zero false alert rate.
99.9% detection rate
Validated by independent third-party testing including an 18-month evaluation by the UK’s National Protective Security Authority: 99.9% detection rate, 0% false alert rate – under controlled test conditions across a range of firearm calibers and shooter positions.
Fast detection – (<1 second)
SDS detects gunfire in under one second indoors and within sensor range, automatically pinpointing shot location and alerting security teams and law enforcement simultaneously.
Near-zero false alarm rate
SDS Indoor and Outdoor sensors generate fewer than one false alert per five million hours of sensor use under normal operating conditions. Security teams can act immediately and with confidence every time an alert fires.
Advanced tech. Simple to deploy.
Scalable coverage — corporate campuses, offices, and parking structures
Enterprise environments are rarely a single building. SDS scales from a single sensor to thousands, covering corporate headquarters, satellite offices, distribution centers, parking structures, and building perimeters under one unified platform. Indoor sensors cover approximately 2,500 sq. ft. each; outdoor sensors extend coverage across parking lots, building entrances, and campus perimeters – all managed from a single dashboard. Each sensor is plug-and-play with no calibration required, so coverage expands as your footprint grows without operational disruption.
Plug-and-play installation
SDS indoor sensors deploy over standard Power-over-Ethernet infrastructure — or wirelessly, using LoRa connectivity with all detection intelligence processed at the sensor itself — with no calibration required. Outdoor sensors mount to walls or poles using standard PoE, extending the same plug-and-play simplicity to parking structures, building entrances, and campus perimeters. Whether you’re protecting a single headquarters building or rolling out across 20 facilities simultaneously, installation is straightforward and scalable across both environments.
Automatic video call-up at the point of detection
The moment a shot is detected within sensor range – indoors or outdoors – SDS directs integrated cameras through your video management system to the exact location of the gunfire, giving your security operations center a live view within seconds of the alert. No manual camera navigation and no searching means your team has eyes on the scene before most people in the building have processed what they heard, enabling faster, more informed decisions about response and evacuation.
Instant alerts to staff, security, and 911
The moment gunfire is confirmed indoors or outdoors, SDS simultaneously delivers verified shot location to every stakeholder who needs it — security operations staff via the SDS dashboard, employees via SMS and email, and law enforcement via automated 911 notification. No manual coordination. No phone trees. No delay while someone decides who to call. Every alert carries the same precise location data, so every recipient can act immediately with the same situational awareness.
Seamless integration with existing life safety systems
SDS functions as a force multiplier for the security infrastructure you have already invested in. With 50+ certified integrations across leading video management, access control, and mass notification platforms, a confirmed gunshot detection event triggers a coordinated, automated response across your entire security stack — without manual coordination and without adding complexity to your existing architecture.
+24/7 automated health checks
The SDS system continuously self-monitors, delivering automated diagnostics and maintenance alerts for both indoor and outdoor sensors. Your security team always knows the system is ready — without manual verification cycles or gaps in coverage between scheduled maintenance.
ResponderLink for 911 dispatch
SDS gives enterprise security teams flexibility in how verified gunshot alerts reach 911. Route alerts automatically and directly to the nearest dispatch center, configure a confirmation call before law enforcement is dispatched, or connect through your existing 911 integration. ResponderLink, SDS’s built-in monitoring capability, is included in every software package and configures easily alongside your existing emergency protocols — so you’re not replacing what works, you’re making it faster and more precise.
Technology Partners
SDS integrates with 50+ certified third-party security platforms — including leading video management, access control, and mass notification systems — activating the security infrastructure you’ve already invested in. For enterprise IT and security teams, every integration is certified and supported by both SDS and the technology partner.
DHS SAFETY Act Certified
DHS SAFETY Act Certification is the federal government’s highest standard for anti-terrorism security technology. SDS is the only gunshot detection system that holds the highest level — Designation and Certification. For enterprise organizations building a defensible security posture, deploying certified technology strengthens your legal posture and your ability to demonstrate proactive duty of care to leadership, legal counsel, and insurers. SAFETY Act Certification is earned through independent evaluation and it stands as the most credible third-party validation of product performance in the industry.
How a Leading U.S. Retailer Built a 13,000-Employee Active Shooter Response Program
1,000+ sensors. 20+ facilities nationwide. A Fortune 500 retailer built a CSO-led active shooter response program built around real-time gunshot detection, managing every location through a single SDS platform. Read the full case study here.
Enterprise Gunshot Detection FAQ
How does enterprise gunshot detection differ from systems designed for schools or small businesses?
Enterprise environments present a distinct set of security challenges: distributed multi-building campuses, high employee density, complex IT governance requirements, and security operations teams managing integrated technology stacks across multiple sites. SDS is purpose-built for this scale. Indoor sensors deploy over standard Power-over-Ethernet infrastructure or wirelessly via LoRa connectivity — with all detection intelligence processed at the sensor edge — while outdoor sensors extend the same plug-and-play simplicity to parking lots, building perimeters, and campus exteriors. Every sensor processes detection locally without recording audio or capturing PII, meets enterprise IT security standards backed by annual third-party cybersecurity penetration testing, and integrates with the security platforms already in your environment.
Can the system scale across multiple buildings or campuses?
SDS manages deployments from a single sensor to thousands, across one building or dozens of facilities in multiple geographies, all under a single software platform. Each sensor is plug-and-play with no calibration required, which means expansion is operationally straightforward. One Fortune 100 retailer has deployed more than 1,000 SDS Indoor sensors across a corporate headquarters campus and more than 20 distribution centers nationwide, with all locations managed through a unified system. Enterprise security leaders can start with priority locations and scale coverage as budget and operational timelines allow.
How does SDS integrate with our existing access control and security infrastructure?
SDS offers 50+ certified integrations with leading enterprise security platforms, including video management systems, access control, and mass notification. When a shot is detected, your integrated systems respond automatically and in concert: cameras lock on to the shot location, access control executes configured lockdown protocols, and mass notification reaches employees across the affected facility. SDS is designed to activate and amplify the security investments you have already made. For enterprise IT and security teams evaluating integration complexity, SDS’s edge-processing architecture and annual third-party cybersecurity penetration testing meet the governance standards required for enterprise network deployment.
What happens the moment a shot is detected?
SDS pinpoints the shot location on a site map and simultaneously pushes alerts to security staff via the SDS platform, SMS, and email. Through your video management system, integrated cameras automatically execute video call-up at the point of detection, giving your security operations center a live view within seconds. ResponderLink routes verified location data directly to the nearest 911 dispatch center — or holds for confirmation before dispatch, depending on your configured response protocols. Your team receives confirmed, actionable intelligence. Law enforcement receives precise location data. The response can already be underway before a human has made a single decision.
Does SDS use machine learning for gunshot detection?
SDS uses machine learning as a signal processing enhancement — not as a primary detection factor. Our gunshot detection technology is triggered by simultaneous confirmation of two independent physical phenomena: acoustic muzzle blast and infrared muzzle flash. Both must be present before any alert fires. Machine learning operates on top of that dual-physical confirmation, refining signal processing to further reduce noise and improve speed. This distinction matters: some competing systems count machine learning as a separate detection “factor,” but a processing method is not an independent physical signal. SDS’s approach means detection is grounded in physics first, with machine learning making a proven system faster and more precise — not substituting for the physical evidence that a shot actually occurred.
Does the system record audio or video?
No. SDS indoor and outdoor gunshot detection sensors do not record, store, or transmit audio or video. Each sensor analyzes acoustic and infrared signals in real time to determine whether a gunshot has occurred, then discards the raw signal data. No conversations are captured, no images are stored, and no personally identifiable information is collected. This design protects employee privacy and simplifies compliance with privacy regulations across healthcare, financial services, and other regulated enterprise environments — making deployment straightforward even in facilities with strict data governance requirements.
How does SDS approach cybersecurity and IT compliance?
SDS is designed to meet enterprise IT security standards from the sensor to the software. All detection processing happens at the sensor edge — no raw audio or video is transmitted across your network. Data between sensors and the gateway is encrypted and routed via secure, low-bandwidth protocols. SDS conducts annual third-party cybersecurity penetration testing across all system components, including hardware sensors and software, using black-box testing methodology that simulates real-world attack scenarios. For IT and procurement teams, SDS can provide documentation on network architecture, data handling, and cybersecurity test results upon request.