RAD Launches "Bailey's Promise" to Give All U.S. K-12 Schools Free AI Gun Detection

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD) has launched Bailey's Promise, a nationwide initiative offering up to 10 of RAD's real-time firearm detection AI software licenses to every K-12 school in the United States at zero cost.

While the firearm software license is provided free of charge, a one-time $499 onboarding fee and a $99 monthly service cost help ensure each school's system is properly configured and fully supported.

These fees cover up to 10 existing IP cameras. Schools or districts wishing to expand coverage beyond 10 cameras may do so at a discounted rate of 50% off of the standard per-camera license fee.

Bailey's Promise builds upon the foundation of RAD's earlier campaign, Bailey's Gift, which donated firearm detection hardware to a limited number of schools. The initiative is named in honor of Bailey Holt, a kind and vibrant 15-year-old who was killed during a school shooting in 2018. Since then, her mother, Secret Holt, has been a passionate advocate for RAD's mission and has played an active role in both the Bailey's Gift and Bailey's Promise campaigns.

"The fact that RAD is now offering this technology to every school means everything to me," said Secret Holt. "No school should hesitate. If this software can help prevent even one tragedy, it's worth it. Time is a thief, and it doesn't discriminate. The next victim could be anyone's child. I truly hope every school in the country takes this opportunity to protect their students."

"We hear it every time: thoughts, prayers, statements of concern, promises to do better," said Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO and founder of AITX and RAD. "Bailey's Promise gives every school the power to detect firearms before a tragedy unfolds."

Schools, districts, law enforcement agencies, and members of the media can learn more about Bailey's Promise and request access to the program here.

Typically, activating Bailey’s Promise is fast and straightforward. No new equipment is needed, and no technical overhaul is required. Schools simply enroll in the program and apply the software to their existing camera systems. Once operational, the AI continuously monitors for visible firearms and can trigger immediate alerts, helping schools respond in real time before a situation escalates.

The software works with most modern IP-based security cameras and requires no special hardware or reconfiguration. It runs alongside a school’s existing security systems. The system identifies visible firearms in fractions of a second and autonomously executes predetermined response protocols. These may include activating visual and audible alerts, initiating mobile notifications, emergency escalations, and integrations with lockdown or mass notification systems.

Each school that enrolls in Bailey’s Promise receives a free license covering up to 10 camera connections. Additional camera integrations beyond the initial 10 can be added at a discounted rate of 50% off the standard per-camera license fee, ensuring broader coverage remains accessible and affordable.

RAD has submitted its firearm detection software for designation under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Once approved, this designation would formally recognize the solution as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology, extending important liability protections to both RAD and the schools that deploy the technology.