2025 Guns in Plain Sight report: 128% increase in firearm detections

❌ Your cameras might be making your site less safe Wait… how can that be true? Because most businesses stop at surveillance. They think cameras = security. But cameras only prove you were robbed — they don’t prevent the robbery. That false sense of security makes people cut corners: Fewer guards 🚶 Less lighting 💡 No live monitoring 👀 Result? Criminals walk in knowing no one is watching in real time. At Gazer Monitoring, we turn cameras into guardians: ✔ Live operators watching 24/7 ✔ Audio warnings that scare off intruders instantly ✔ Real protection instead of passive footage 👉 So the real question is: Do you want cameras that watch… or cameras that protect? #RemoteVideoMonitoring #SecurityInnovation #TruckingYards

Breaking News: Our 2025 Guns in Plain Sight Report reveals a sharp rise in firearm sightings across U.S. commercial facilities, noting a 128% year-over-year increase in visible gun detections. Key insights: 🔹High-risk zones include parking garages, employee entrances, and loading docks. 🔹Detections occurred in 40+ states, with IL, FL, MI, TX, and PA leading. 🔹Early AI detection plays a crucial role in preventing the escalation of threats at commercial sites. These findings underscore the urgent need for proactive security measures. 🔗 Take your building’s security into your own hands and download the report today: https://hubs.ly/Q03FS2gt0 #PublicSafety #Report #Learning

Beyond traffic management — Traffic Management Centers (TMCs) & Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are the first line of defense for communities. From wrong-way drivers, to posting Amber Alerts, to coordinating with law enforcement, every second counts. Vis/ability from Activu gives your team instant situational awareness—helping you detect, assess, and respond faster through seamless coordination with partner agencies. 📍Heading to ITS World Congress? Stop by Booth 1816 to see vis/ability in action and learn how it’s transforming control rooms with tools like LPRs, gun detection, and facial recognition—making roads safer and operations smarter. Read more: https://hubs.li/Q03F391F0 #ITSWC2025 #PublicSafety #ControlRoom #DOT #TMC #VideoController #VideoWalls #VideoWallMarket

Initial reports may miss witnesses, overlook security cameras, or fail to reflect the physical layout of the scene. Scene canvassing allows investigators to gather real-world context, identify overlooked details, and locate independent sources of information that can clarify what happened. Explore how this method supports more accurate, defensible claim outcomes: https://lnkd.in/g8Y4r2ve #SceneCanvassing #AccidentInvestigation #InsuranceDefense #SIU #ClaimsVerification

Sadly, there were more than 500 mass shootings in the US last year. It's also been cited that almost half of these shootings take place at places of business. But for those in light commercial buildings, some really interesting technologies give me optimism for improving your workplace safety. Johnson Controls now offers Cloud-based Shotgun Detection System, which uses smart sensors throughout buildings to triangulate gunshots – with greater than 99% accuracy! Because every second counts in an emergency, #SDSCloud can give your team the edge in a crisis. Check it out 👉 https://on.jci.com/468iPJZ #shooterdetection #workplacesafety #securitytechnology

Sadly, there were more than 500 mass shootings in the US last year. It's also been cited that almost half of these shootings take place at places of business. But for those in light commercial buildings, some really interesting technologies give me optimism for improving your workplace safety. Johnson Controls now offers Cloud-based Shotgun Detection System, which uses smart sensors throughout buildings to triangulate gunshots – with greater than 99% accuracy! Because every second counts in an emergency, #SDSCloud can give your team the edge in a crisis. Check it out 👉 https://on.jci.com/468iPJZ #shooterdetection #workplacesafety #securitytechnology

Innovation in Action with Axis Body-Worn Cameras At Shel-Bar, we’re always exploring new ways to demonstrate the power of cutting-edge security technology. In partnership with Axis Communications, we recently showcased the versatility of Axis body-worn cameras in a unique and high-performance environment. We mounted an Axis body-worn camera directly to professional World Champion Chuckwagon driver Obrey Motowylo, capturing an intense, first-person perspective from inside the race. The result highlights not only the rugged durability and video quality of Axis body-worn technology, but also its ability to perform under the most demanding conditions. This project celebrates the strong partnership between Shel-Bar and Axis Communications, and our shared commitment to pushing boundaries in security, video surveillance, and innovative technology. 🔗 #AxisCommunications #ShelBar #SecuritySolutions #BodyWornCameras #InnovationInSecurity #VideoSurveillance #Partnership #TechnologyInAction #ChuckwagonRacing

Stop using your cameras to document failures. The vast majority of security cameras in the world are used for after-the-fact analysis. They record for an investigation, not for real-time prevention. Liquid360 transforms your existing infrastructure from a recording device into a real-time command and control system. By unifying every camera, sensor, and piece of data, we turn your current assets into a proactive intelligence network, giving you direction and control over an unfolding event. #PhysicalSecurity #SecurityIntelligence #Surveillance #SecurityStrategy

Currently, Choice Virtual Guard Service is offering a special, limited-time deal on our SURVEILLANCE TOWER systems, purpose-built for securing construction sites with no power, no internet, and no tolerance for downtime. ✅Hybrid ✅ Solar-powered ✅ Off-grid operation ✅ Rapid deployment ✅ Real-time alerts ✅ AI detection & deterrence ✅Multispectral Fixed Cameras for Early Fire Detection Whether you're facing repeat theft, false alarms, or the need to monitor multiple moving parts, this is built for your site. #security #choicevirtualguard #construction #detroit #michigan #SolarPower #trailer #MobileSurveillance #JobsiteSecurity #ConstructionSurveillance #SecurityTowers #SiteProtection #RemoteMonitoring #TheftPrevention #SmartSurveillance #SecuritySolutions #24x7Security #CriticalInfrastructureSecurity #ConstructionSafety #TemporarySecurity #SurveillanceTechnology #SolarSurveillance #LiveMonitoring #SecurityInnovation #PeaceOfMind

Security cameras are one of the most common tools in a safety strategy—but misconceptions often prevent them from being used effectively. Let’s clear up a few myths: ❌ Myth 1: Cameras prevent crime on their own. ✅ Reality: Cameras deter some activity, but they’re most effective when paired with lighting, access control, physical barriers, process and procedures, and real-time active response. ❌ Myth 2: Higher resolution always means better security. ✅ Reality: Placement, coverage, and integration with analytics matter more than pixel count. ❌ Myth 3: Reviewing footage is enough. ✅ Reality: Real-time monitoring and alerts are critical to stop incidents as they happen—not just document them after the fact. The truth: Cameras are powerful tools—but only when deployed as part of a layered, well-designed security program. 👉 At GV Group, we help clients design surveillance systems that actually work—beyond the myths. #SecurityCameras #Surveillance #SecurityConsulting #MythBusting #GVGroup