Shooter Detection Systems to Highlight Role of Gunshot Detection in Enhancing Venue and Event Safety at NCS⁴ Annual Conference
SDS to engage with sports and event security leaders on advancing rapid threat detection and coordinated response strategies
Shooter Detection Systems (SDS), an Alarm.com (NASDAQ:ALRM) company and a leading provider of gunshot detection solutions, today announced its participation in the 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition (NCS⁴) Annual Conference, taking place June 23-25 in Palm Desert, Calif.
The NCS⁴ Annual Conference brings together leading professionals in sports and event safety, including venue operators, security directors, law enforcement, and emergency management personnel. SDS will join industry stakeholders to discuss how advanced gunshot detection technology can strengthen layered security strategies across stadiums, arenas, and large-scale public indoor and outdoor events.
Today, 65% of venue security directors cite active shooters as their top concern, yet only 48% conduct active shooter response training, and a mere 28% have integrated command-and-control systems capable of coordinating a response. When a shooting does occur, the average time from incident detection to first responder arrival is 4.2 minutes – a dangerous lag that top-performing venues have shown can be cut to 1.8 minutes with the right technology and integrated response plan in place.* Gunshot detection technology plays a key role in closing that gap, enabling faster situational awareness, helping security teams and first responders quickly assess incidents, initiate protective actions, and coordinate an effective response.
"At large venues and live events, every second matters when responding to a shooting," said Billy Borho, Director of Sales for SDS. "But speed alone isn't the only challenge. When gunfire erupts in a packed stadium, the immediate threat is compounded by the chaos that follows. Thousands of panicking fans, sprawling parking structures, and open spaces make it difficult to pinpoint exactly where shots were fired, stop the perpetrator, and direct life-saving support to those who need it most. That's precisely the problem SDS is built to solve, and we look forward to sharing lessons learned from SDS implementations across the four major sports leagues and professional sports venues."
SDS indoor and outdoor solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with existing security infrastructure, including video surveillance, access control, and mass notification systems. SDS's gunshot detection sensors utilize multi-mode technology to detect both the acoustic bang and infrared flash of gunfire to achieve a 99.9% accuracy rate. By delivering immediate alerts and precise location data, SDS helps enable coordinated responses that align with established emergency protocols and venue safety plans.
Attendees of the NCS⁴ Annual Conference are invited to connect with SDS to learn more about how gunshot detection technology can be applied to enhance safety across sports and entertainment environments.
For more information or to schedule a meeting with SDS at the event, please visit ShooterDetectionSystems.com.
*Allen et al., Professional Sport Venue Threats, 2025
About Shooter Detection Systems
Shooter Detection Systems (SDS) accelerates life-saving response for organizations during active shooter incidents by delivering immediate, precise threat intelligence to security teams and first responders. By enabling responders to pinpoint the location and progression of gunfire within seconds, SDS helps reduce response time and mitigate harm.
Using multi-mode acoustic and infrared technology, edge processing architecture, and more than 50 certified integrations with existing security platforms, SDS provides highly accurate, near-instant detection-to-alert capabilities — operating with privacy at the forefront. The system enhances existing security infrastructure without recording conversations or compromising privacy.
SDS is the only manufacturer whose indoor gunshot detection system holds the highest level of U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Certification and has been validated by premier third-party security authorities worldwide. The indoor system is also NPSA rated and approved for government use in the United Kingdom and Australia. SDS technology also undergoes annual third-party cybersecurity penetration testing.
Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, major universities, healthcare systems, critical infrastructure operators, and government facilities, Shooter Detection Systems is an Alarm.com (NASDAQ:ALRM) company. For more information, visit ShooterDetectionSystems.com or call 1-844-SHOT911. Follow SDS on Twitter @ShooterDetect and on LinkedIn.
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Chelsie Woods
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