Baton Rouge Police Integrate AI Gun Detection Software 

The Baton Rouge Police Department has enhanced its digital surveillance system by integrating AI-based gun detection and situational awareness software, ZeroEyes, into existing city cameras. This technology, part of the Page/Rice Public Safety Initiative, can quickly identify firearms and notify law enforcement within seconds, providing details like the type of gun and its last known location. Previously tested in Philadelphia, the technology was discontinued there due to the existing cameras’ insufficient resolution to effectively support the software. Despite this setback, Baton Rouge is moving forward with the deployment, which includes expanding surveillance coverage with additional cameras and license plate readers. This initiative is supported by a nearly $1 million investment from the city and aims to improve public safety following the deaths of Devin Page Jr. and Allie Rice.