This webinar was originally held on July 16, 2025 and is now available for on demand viewing.
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
Gunshot detection technology is gaining traction as organizations seek advanced solutions to enhance safety and respond to active shooter scenarios. But is the technology truly ready to meet the demands of real-world applications? In this live webinar, industry experts will explore gunshot detection systems' evolution, capabilities, and challenges, helping you evaluate their role in your organization’s security strategy. Attendees will comprehensively understand how gunshot detection integrates with existing security systems, supports faster response times, and contributes to incident investigations. We'll also examine the technology's reliability, potential vulnerabilities, and the impact of emerging innovations on detection accuracy and deployment flexibility.
Whether you're considering implementing gunshot detection or looking to optimize your current system, this webinar will provide the critical insights you need to make informed decisions. Take advantage of this opportunity to engage with experts, ask questions, and learn how this technology is shaping the future of security in key sectors like healthcare, education, retail, and corporate environments.
Discussion Points:
- Technical Capabilities: How gunshot detection technology identifies and verifies gunfire accurately and quickly.
- Integration with Security Systems: These systems can complement video surveillance, access control, and mass notification systems.
- Reliability and Challenges: False positives, environmental factors, and other limitations of current technologies.
- Cost-Benefit Analysis: ROI considerations, budget constraints, and funding opportunities.
- Future Trends: AI advancements, smart city applications, and the role of 5G in improving gunshot detection capabilities.
Speakers
ATD Sales Manager
As US Sales Manager for ATD and Security Solutions at Acoem, Mike Arnold is a seasoned leader with over 15 years of expertise in delivering advanced technology solutions. He has played a pivotal role as an Executive Sales Team Leader and Account Manager, successfully addressing the complex needs of clients within Acoem's Industrial Maintenance and Security Solutions divisions.
Mike spearheaded the groundbreaking launch of Acoustic Threat Detection (ATD) technology in the US, a critical initiative stemming from Acoem's Military Defense division, MetraVib. His deep technical acumen spans a wide array of Acoem solutions, providing crucial monitoring, public safety and protection in industries ranging from manufacturing to critical infrastructure. Mike lives in Covington, LA, with his wife and two children.
Deputy Chief Henry King. Jr
Deputy Chief Henry King, Jr. boasts 30 years of extensive experience in law enforcement, currently serving as the Chief of Police for the Town of Edenton since May 2018. His career began at the Rocky Mount Police Department in 2000, where he advanced through various roles including uniform patrol, bicycle officer, and School Resource Officer (SRO). Chief King's leadership journey saw him rise to Lieutenant of the Professional Standards Division and Captain of the Criminal Investigation Division. He also serves as a Task Force Officer for the North Carolina Secretary of State Office and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Chief King's commitment extends to serving on the Executive Board of the North Carolina Internal Affairs Investigation Association, as a Commissioner on both the North Carolina Sentencing Commission and the North Carolina Locksmith Licensing Board, and as a Past President of the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from North Carolina Central University and is a graduate of N.C. State University's Administrative Officers Management Program, Boston University's Senior Management Institute for Police, and the FBI National Academy Session 283.
Zachary Hamm
Security Consultant
Security Consultant Zachary Hamm is a highly experienced Security Consultant with over 30 years in comprehensive security and risk management. His expertise spans risk assessment, security system design, project management, and validation, with a significant focus on specialized security software application design and development. For two decades, he has engineered custom data interfaces, aggregation tools, and flexible platforms for web and mobile data acquisition and administration. Zachary's robust technical foundation includes strong electrical, electronics, physics, telecom, and IT backgrounds. As the President and Founder of Protective Resources Inc., he consults for Fortune 500 and government entities, providing security consulting, enterprise system design, vulnerability analysis, and custom application solutions. His work, which often involves large-scale integrated security designs for multi-building/multi-campus environments, is particularly prominent in the financial, healthcare, manufacturing, and energy sectors.
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