New tech could stop a shooting before it starts

Emergency messages are sent directly to police operators. — Photo by Kenny Eliason on Unsplash

An Albuquerque company has developed an ultra-smart security system that could potentially end mass shootings before such rampages can even begin.

When deployed, EAGL Technology Inc's new gunshot detection and lockdown system will instantaneously detect — with near complete accuracy — a single gunshot the moment it occurs. Then, within seconds, it will simultaneously lock down buildings, directly inform police with GPS coordinates that pinpoint where the shooting happened, and alert everyone in the area through public address systems, text messaging, email and more about what's happening and what to do.