About Us

Laser Focus World is an industry bedrock—first published in 1965 and still going strong. We publish original articles about cutting-edge advances in lasers, optics, photonics, sensors, and quantum technologies, as well as test and measurement, and the shift currently underway to usher in the photonic integrated circuits, optical interconnects, and copackaged electronics and photonics to deliver the speed and efficiency essential for data centers of the future.

Our 80,000 qualified print subscribers—and 130,000 12-month engaged online audience—trust us to dive in and provide original journalism you won’t find elsewhere covering key emerging areas such as laser-driven inertial confinement fusion, lasers in space, integrated photonics, chipscale lasers, LiDAR, metasurfaces, high-energy laser weaponry, photonic crystals, and quantum computing/sensors/communications. We cover the innovations driving these markets.

Laser Focus World is part of Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B.

Laser Focus World Membership

Never miss any articles, videos, podcasts, or webinars by signing up for membership access to Laser Focus World online. You can manage your preferences all in one place—and provide our editorial team with your valued feedback.

Magazine Subscription

Can you subscribe to receive our print issue for free? Yes, you sure can!

Newsletter Subscription

A Laser Focus World newsletter subscription is free to qualified professionals:

The Daily Beam

Showcases the newest content from Laser Focus World, including photonics- and optics-based applications, components, research, and trends. (Daily)

Product Watch

The latest in products within the photonics industry. (9x per year)

Bio & Life Sciences Product Watch

The latest in products within the biophotonics industry. (4x per year)

Laser Processing Product Watch

The latest in products within the laser processing industry. (3x per year)

Get Published!

If you’d like to write an article for us, reach out with a short pitch to Sally Cole Johnson: [email protected]. We love to hear from you.

Photonics Hot List

Laser Focus World produces a video newscast that gives a peek into what’s happening in the world of photonics.

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast dives deep into the fascinating world of photonics. Our weekly episodes feature interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives on the issues, technologies, and trends shaping the photonics community.

Social Media

Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube

Meet the Laser Focus World Team

Editorial

Sales

Editorial Advisory Board

  • Professor Andrea M. Armani, University of Southern California
  • Ruti Ben-Shlomi, Ph.D., LightSolver
  • James Butler, Ph.D., Hamamatsu
  • Natalie Fardian-Melamed, Ph.D., Columbia University
  • Justin Sigley, Ph.D., AmeriCOM
  • Professor Birgit Stiller, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, and Leibniz University of Hannover
  • Professor Stephen Sweeney, University of Glasgow
  • Mohan Wang, Ph.D., University of Oxford
  • Professor Xuchen Wang, Harbin Engineering University
  • Professor Stefan Witte, Delft University of Technology
My Watchlist
Indicators
Industrial Laser Index
Markets
Stocks
ETFs
Tools
Markets:
Overview
News
Currencies
International
Treasuries

Flock Safety Launches First-of-Its-Kind Sideshow Detection Technology to Help Communities Combat Illegal Sideshows

By: via GlobeNewswire

Atlanta, GA, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flock Safety, the leading public safety technology company, today announced the launch of their first-of-its-kind sideshow detection technology. The artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)-powered technology, integrated into Flock Safety’s Raven audio detection system, is immediately available to all of Flock’s customers who deploy Raven. The new technology enables law enforcement agencies to receive real-time alerts, respond to illegal sideshows in real-time, and connect to the entire Flock Safety product ecosystem to provide additional evidence when needed.

“Sideshows are creating serious public safety issues that put entire communities at risk, and Flock Safety’s mission is to equip law enforcement with innovative solutions to keep neighborhoods safe,” said Garrett Langley, CEO and founder of Flock Safety. “Our sideshow detection technology is a groundbreaking tool that enables agencies to act faster and prevent these dangerous events before they escalate, providing a critical resource in the pursuit of safer streets.” 

Despite cities spending millions on public safety initiatives to deter sideshows, the dangerous stunts are surging nationwide. These events result in hundreds of crashes, injuries, and property damage to local businesses, and can escalate into even more serious criminal activity. With police officer shortages across the country, communities are more vulnerable as this problem continues to grow. 

Flock Safety’s sideshow detection technology represents an innovative, proactive approach to reducing risks before they escalate into violence, property damage, or fatalities. With Flock, agencies can better allocate their limited resources to help deter and solve more crimes while protecting communities.

“We’ve seen firsthand the significant risks sideshows pose to our communities,” said Memphis Police Department Deputy Chief Joe Oakley. “Flock Safety’s sideshow detection technology will provide us with real-time insights and alerts, allowing us to respond faster and prevent these events from escalating into something more serious. We’re confident that this powerful tool will make a difference in keeping Memphis residents safe.”

The ML technology detects tire screeches from sideshows instantly, distinguishing them from other sounds, and turns the audio into a video file for law enforcement to review. By analyzing audio patterns in real-time, the software identifies the high-pitched tire screeches of performing vehicles, ensuring that law enforcement is alerted only when there’s a genuine threat.

Other key features include: 

  • Real-time audio recording: When tire screeches associated with sideshows are detected, the system immediately records 5-second encrypted MP4 audio clips, providing law enforcement with real-time evidence for swift action 
  • Instant police alerts: Officers receive real-time alerts, enabling them to listen to the captured audio, pinpoint detection locations on a map, and respond quickly to ongoing sideshows 
  • Advanced audio analysis: Flock’s technology converts sound into visual data, analyzing key elements like frequency and screech duration to accurately identify sideshows while reducing false positives
  • Seamless integration: The sideshow detection technology works effortlessly with other Flock Safety products, including Drone-as-First-Responder (DFR), which can reduce response times to just 86 seconds, helping officers take immediate action when needed.

Law enforcement agencies can enhance sideshow detection efforts by utilizing Flock’s advanced analytics capabilities to identify vehicles frequently present at sideshows. This approach enables officers to easily identify repeat offenders, which is beneficial for communities that experience frequent sideshow activity. 

The technology works seamlessly with Flock’s LPR (License Plate Recognition) cameras, real-time video cameras, and other tools in Flock’s product suite, providing law enforcement with a comprehensive solution to effectively identify, respond, and prevent these events.

Flock Safety’s sideshow detection technology expands upon its existing suite of products which support over 3,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide. Flock’s solutions empower law enforcement with objective evidence, enabling them to deter and solve crimes more efficiently. To schedule a demo or learn more about Raven's sideshow detection, visit https://www.flocksafety.com/devices/raven.  

About Flock Safety

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution to eliminate crime and keep your community safe. Its intelligent platform combines the power of communities at scale – including cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies – to shape a safer future together. Flock Safety’s full-service, maintenance-free technology solution is trusted by more than 5,000 communities across the country to help solve and deter crime in the pursuit of safer communities for everyone. To schedule a demo or learn more, visit www.flocksafety.com.


Holly Beilin
Flock Safety
 +1 (404) 476-6599
holly@flocksafety.com

More News

View More
Jabils AI-Driven Boom Has Begun: News Highs are Coming
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence
Tickers AAPL AMZN JBL JNJ
NuScale, Rocket Lab Face Heavy Insider Selling After Surges
Via MarketBeat
Tickers FLR RKLB SMR
CrowdStrike’s Investor Day Sparks Bullish Momentum
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence Economy
Tickers CRWD
Is Richtech Robotics the Next Big Name in Automation?
Via MarketBeat
Tickers AN RR
How Vertiv Became the Bedrock of a Tech Mega-Trend
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence
Tickers VRT
Stock Quote API & Stock News API supplied by www.cloudquote.io
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes.
By accessing this page, you agree to the following
Privacy Policy and Terms Of Service.