In a significant step towards enhancing public safety, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) will be the first transportation agency in the country to deploy new technology that can detect weapons in a threatening manner. The surveillance cameras on Las Vegas-area buses will be equipped with ZeroEyes’ cutting-edge weapon detection technology, allowing them to identify threats and alert law enforcement within seconds.
RTC CEO MJ Maynard expressed the agency’s commitment to improving the safety and security of tens of thousands of passengers who rely on the transit system daily. By implementing innovative solutions like this new weapon detection technology, RTC is setting a new standard in security for transit agencies nationwide.
The deployment of weapons detection analytics is an essential step in enhancing public safety, according to ZeroEyes CEO Mike Lahiff. The partnership between RTC, ZeroEyes, and USSC will work together to protect citizens and prevent violence on public transportation. By upgrading the cameras on buses as part of an $8 million project in 2022, RTC is investing in the safety and security of its passengers.
Following a deadly shooting incident on the Las Vegas Strip in May 2017, video cameras were first installed on buses to enhance safety measures. However, after a murder on a bus and other violent crimes, RTC added more security guards to protect passengers and drivers. To comply with Nevada law, which requires a concealed-carry permit, RTC prohibits the carrying or possessing of illegal weapons defined by the law to ensure the safety of everyone using the transit system.
