In this episode, we sit down with Dustin Brooks, Co-Founder and Chief Customer Officer of ZeroEyes, to explore what inspired a mission to prevent future violence through AI-powered gun detection. A former Navy SEAL, Dustin shares how ZeroEyes combines cutting-edge technology with human verification to provide real-time situational awareness to schools, businesses, and communities. He discusses the evolution of camera security, the importance of layered protection, and the ethical standards that guide ZeroEyes' work. Tune in for an insightful look at the intersection of innovation, preparedness, and how collaboration across the industry can save lives.
02:20 – Dustin shares his background as a Navy SEAL and how ZeroEyes began. The founding question: Can existing cameras detect visible guns and give security teams real-time awareness to minimize harm?
06:20 – How ZeroEyes combines software with a managed human service
07:20 – The critical human factor: real people verifying every alert
10:15 – Why ZeroEyes invests heavily in its operations center to continually improve accuracy
18:00 – Adam explains how this software could assist Special Operators overseas
23:15 – Customer expectations: What do organizations want from AI gun detection?
25:20 – Educating customers: managing expectations and understanding limitations
28:55 – Mitigation vs. prevention
31:05 – ZeroEyes success criteria: 1) Responding quickly to an event, and 2) Tracking the situation as it unfolds
36:00 – "Everyone's got a plan until they've been punched in the face." How ZeroEyes helps teams triage and act fast.
38:15 – ZeroEyes economies of scale model
40:33 – Three arrests last weekend highlight the success of the product
44:50 – The Gun Violence Database: an educational resource on the ZeroEyes website
45:45 – "A rising tide raises all ships." Dustin's call for collaboration within the safety and security industry.
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