Life Saving Gunshot Detection Technology with Systems Northwest

Today’s alarm monitoring systems are working to provide businesses with the necessary safety measures to protect lives. But with technology rapidly advancing and safety concerns on the rise, security providers across the country are navigating complicated systems. That’s where our fellow Montanan’s at Systems Northwest come in handy. Systems Northwest makes complex systems simple. The team works on a wide range of technical systems for solutions that meet the needs of their clients in both home and business environments.

Systems Northwest has continued to grow with precision engineering and professional installment to ensure that new alarm systems are adaptable to the given environment. “Systems Northwest grew exponentially after 9/11 because everyone wanted more security.” said Jerry Krier, President of Systems Northwest.

One of the larger trends Systems Northwest noted is the importance of systems that provide access controls, granting building admittance only to the appropriate people at designated times. Using the latest technology such as cell phones instead of key cards is opening a door of new possibilities. 

In order to continue providing the very best security for its clients, Krier recently began offering Shot Alert to their clients. Gunshot detection technology has improved significantly in recent years, and Shot Alert’s patented detectors accurately detect without relying on line of site and without false alarms.

“Our clients feel very blessed to have a system in place to keep their businesses and employees safe. The work we do is important and we make sure our clients understand that every second matters,” said Krier.

With Shot Alert, when a shot is detected, an “auto-dial call” is triggered to immediately notify law enforcement. With this system, precious seconds will be saved during an active shooter incident. In our research, we have found it often takes minutes for the first 911 call to be made. Shot Alert is always monitoring, standing by to reduce any human errors in properly identifying the location of a shot and placing that critical call to 911 within seconds.

While no system can stop a shooter from acting, Shot Alert can save precious seconds– and this added time can save lives.

“One of the best things about Shot Alert is that the technology allows responding officers to better understand where to go and where to lock down - what wing, corridor, or room the shooter was last active. Seconds truly matter, and this system allows for not one second to go to waste. It helps law enforcement get there faster but also more accurately.” said Krier.

Shot Alert is honored to work with businesses like Systems Northwest. Krier and his team implement life changing technology and emergency notification systems to help protect more lives. Together, Systems Northwest and Shot Alert will continue to provide the very best protection for schools, malls, grocery stores, hospitals and office buildings across the country.