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DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — July 30, 2025 — SOS Technologies, an industry leader in AI-driven video analytics and emergency response solutions, today announced a major milestone in public safety technology adoption: the deployment of its flagship SmartDETECT AI Threat Detection and Management Platform. SOS Technologies continues to expand its AI threat detection platform in schools and houses of worship in several states.

This announcement underscores the growing demand for proactive, intelligent surveillance solutions as institutions across sectors respond to the rising threat of public violence and workplace security incidents.

SmartDETECT represents a major evolution in real-time situational awareness. Built on a self-learning AI engine, the platform offers comprehensive threat detection capabilities including firearm recognition, fighting/altercation detection, slip and fall analysis, crowd formation tracking, suspicious object abandonment, loitering, intruder detection, fire and smoke alerts, and advanced facial identification with BOLO (Be On the Lookout) and forensic search tools for persons of interest.

Transforming Cameras Into Active Sentinels

Unlike traditional passive camera systems, the SmartDETECT platform transforms existing surveillance infrastructure into a live, intelligent threat-monitoring grid without the need for costly hardware upgrades or investments. Powered by SOS Technologies’ AWS FedRAMP-authorized GovCloud architecture, the platform seamlessly integrates with virtually any video management system (VMS) or other AI threat detection solutions, and it enables remote monitoring centers to reduce false positives, streamline operational workflows, and improve real-time decision-making.

Unifying Detection with Dispatch: SmartDETECT AI + SmartSOS™

The SmartDETECT platform is designed to work in tandem with SmartSOS™, SOS Technologies’ groundbreaking Emergency Alert System. The platform is the first and only cloud-based public safety platform that is GovRAMP-certified and has been successfully integrated directly into a major U.S. 911 police dispatch center. This unique capability enables verified public safety events, such as a detected weapon or intruder, to be instantly routed to law enforcement or GSOC, reducing dispatch times from several minutes to less than three seconds.

The platform can also be configured to automatically lock facility doors, send alerts to building occupants, and notify security and law enforcement simultaneously, giving administrators critical time to act before tragedy unfolds.

“This week’s heartbreaking incident at 375 Park Avenue in New York City is a stark reminder of how urgently we need smarter, faster public safety technology,” said Travis Leonardi, CEO of SOS Technologies. “SmartDETECT gun detection system would have immediately flagged the presence of a weapon, potentially preventing loss of life by triggering real-time lockdown protocols and alerting 911 with no human delay.

“Our mission at SOS is to stop threats before they escalate, and we are proud to support schools, places of worship, and major corporations in that shared commitment.”

A New Standard in Public Safety

As threats to public spaces become increasingly complex and dynamic, institutions are turning to technologies that not only observe but also analyze, predict, and respond in real time. With the deployment of SmartDETECT and SmartSOS, SOS Technologies is setting a new standard for comprehensive, scalable safety infrastructure, offering both situational intelligence and verified emergency response through a single, unified platform.

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. — June 24, 2025 — In a major step toward inclusive emergency communication, SOS Technologies today announced the launch of its groundbreaking Emergency Alert System, designed specifically to serve members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community with real-time alerts delivered via American Sign Language (ASL) video and animated GIFs.

The system delivers immediate, visually clear instructions during emergencies such as active shooter incidents, fires, smoke events, and tornadoes, ensuring Deaf individuals receive guidance in sign language, the language most accessible to them.

Each alert includes looping ASL videos or GIFs that provide step-by-step instructions tailored to the emergency at hand, viewable via text message, mobile app, or digital signage in public spaces.

“Emergencies don’t wait for accessibility,” said Travis Leonardi, Chief Executive Officer of SOS Technologies. “This system ensures the Deaf community receives life-saving information at the same time as everyone else—delivered in their primary language, with the clarity and speed needed when seconds count.”

The system covers the following key scenarios:

  • Active Shooter – ASL visuals show how to barricade, silence phones, and stay hidden
  • Fire/Smoke – Evacuation instructions in sign language for fast, calm exits
  • Tornado or Severe Weather – Directions on where and how to take shelter

“We worked closely with Deaf advisors and first responders to ensure every message is linguistically accurate and appropriate,” Leonardi added. “We are committed to making our technology accessible to all, including individuals with disabilities who have special challenges in emergency public safety incidents.”

The system integrates seamlessly with existing emergency infrastructure, allowing organizations, schools, and municipalities to enhance their current alert systems with ASL-based content that’s immediate, mobile-friendly, and entirely visual, requiring no sound or spoken language.

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