St. Thomas University Implements New AI Gun Detection System

Eagle Eye Networks has launched its newest feature, Eagle Eye Gun Detection, an AI-enabled technology designed to detect visible firearms in real-time and alert first responders within seconds. The system integrates with existing security camera infrastructure and is now being adopted by organizations across Texas.

St. Thomas University in Houston is among the first in the nation to implement the new system. Other early adopters include Valor School and St. Julian Episcopal Church in Austin, as well as the Capital Factory.

“Gun detection that is AI-powered, triple-verified, camera agnostic, and able to work in tandem with other security systems is a game-changer. It’s a layered approach to security, and I think it is what every university should be doing,” shared H.E. Jenkins, Chief of Police at St. Thomas University, Houston.

Presented at a press conference in Austin, the system uses a triple-layer verification approach combining edge AI, advanced cloud AI, and human review to minimize false positives. Eagle Eye Gun Detection is part of the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS, a platform that supports integration with other security technologies and allows live video sharing with 911 centers.

According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, gun violence remains a pressing issue nationwide and locally. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children and teens, with 503 mass shootings reported nationally in 2024. Houston has experienced seven mass shooting incidents in 2025 so far, including three at nightlife venues, reported by EveryShot.

“At Eagle Eye Networks, making the world a safer place is our mission,” said Dean Drako, CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. Leading in video surveillance, Eagle Eye Networks ensures safety in schools, malls, business and churches.