Gunshot detection technology cuts that time in half and sends a notification to local law enforcement. “It takes about two to three minutes for an individual to call 911 after a gunshot. Agencies can then use that information to coordinate resource response and counter an active threat. Additionally, the enhanced system tells law enforcement when and where a gunshot originates, cutting response times dramatically and providing police officers actionable information-for example, data that helps them to determine if there is a single shooter or multiple shooters. Portability allows the system to be set up practically anywhere, including near outdoor events, and a single person can install it. New and improved gunshot detection technology will soon make American communities of all sizes safer. The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and its industry partner Shooter Detection Systems (SDS) developed SDS Outdoor, a gunshot detection system that builds on existing SDS technology to deliver new capabilities that significantly improve the response and management of outdoor shootings.Īmong these new capabilities are portability and ease of system set up at any location, two-source detection-sound and flash-to confirm a gunshot, real-time alerts that provide near-instant situational awareness to law enforcement and emergency medical responders, and enhanced data recording that aids apprehension and conviction of alleged shooters. New portable system employs two methods of detection for increased accuracy and reduced false positives.

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