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SALT LAKE CITY, October 13, 2023 – AEGIX, provider of industry-leading safety resources, technology and training, today announced it is now a Mission Partner of The “I Love U Guys” Foundation. The goal of this strategic partnership is to restore and protect the joy of youth through educational programs and positive actions in collaboration with families, schools, communities, organizations and government entities. 

As a Mission Partner, AEGIX will host a training event for The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s programs for crisis response and post-crisis reunification at no cost to Utah school districts. The “I Love U Guys” Foundation-SRP Half-Day Seminar will be held November 10th at 669 S West Temple, Salt Lake City. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m., with training commencing from 8:30am – 1 p.m. 

The flexible and easy-to-learn Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Standard Reunification Method (SRM) are based on research, best practices and the real-world experience of school administrators, psychologists, public space safety experts, families, and first responders. As a part of the partnership, AEGIX and The “I Love U Guys” Foundation will also conduct joint webinars on the topic of school safety.

“The partnership between The ‘I Love U Guys’ Foundation and AEGIX represents the power of what’s possible to enable and enhance an environment of safety in our schools and communities,” said Chet Linton, CEO of AEGIX. “We are honored by the opportunity to align our efforts and actions with that of this incredible organization. The combination of incident management tools and technologies such as AEGIX AIM with the SRP/SRM protocols and methodologies is all part of a Comprehensive Incident Response (CIR) framework that can be nothing short of transformational for school and community safety.”

The AEGIX AIM (Active Incident Management) platform cuts through the chaos to save precious time in an incident. The system manages a crisis from beginning to end, starting with empowering individuals such as teachers or administrators to notify others of an emergency with a click. In a worst-case scenario, such as an active shooter, teachers simply push a button in the app to let administrators and first responders know if they are “safe” or “unsafe.” AEGIX AIM can be operated from a desktop, laptop or smartphone to deliver alerts, real-time communication, interactive maps, threat detection, situational awareness and incident management response, reunification and reporting.

“The AEGIX team understands that effective communication is critical during a crisis, and their products work to address this,” said John-Michael Keyes, Executive Director of The “I Love U Guys” Foundation. “We are excited to embark on our partnership with an organization that has shown that its mission is aligned with ours, and it is committed to improving safety in our schools and communities.”

In August, the Utah state legislature codified and expanded on existing administrative rules of HB140, which outlines the “Standard Response Protocols to Active Threats in Schools” in Utah. The SRPs, developed by The “I Love U Guys” Foundation, helps Utah schools comply with this legislation by meeting and exceeding the state requirements for LEA or school to develop emergency preparedness plans and emergency response plans that include developmentally appropriate training for students and adults regarding: active threats, emergency preparedness, drills and standard response protocols coordinated with community stakeholders. 

About AEGIX 

AEGIX exists for one purpose: to keep people safe. Emergencies and critical incidents are unpredictable and when they happen, nothing can replace adequate preparation to calm the chaos and manage the situation successfully. AEGIX takes action to discover and develop solutions aligned to the best practices of the Comprehensive Incident Response (CIR) Framework. Software, site evaluation and professional services are the three main pillars that make up AEGIX’s safety solutions. For more information, please visit AEGIXAIM.com. 

About The “I Love U Guys” Foundation

The “I Love U Guys” Foundation was founded in 2006 by Ellen and John-Michael Keyes following a school shooting that took the life of their daughter, Emily. On that day Emily sent two text messages… One to her mother, Ellen, “I love u guys. K” and to her father, John-Michael, “I love you guys.”

The “I Love U Guys” Foundation’s programs for crisis response, the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), and post-crisis reunification, the Standard Reunification Method (SRM) are used in more than 45,000 schools, districts, departments, agencies, organizations and communities around the world. They are created through the research-based best practices of school administrators, psychologists, public space safety experts, families, and first responders. We’re a powerful conduit uniting this work.

Media Contacts:

Tim Rush
Springboard5 for AEGIX 
801-208-1100
tim.rush@springboard5.com 

Allyson Jones
The “I Love U Guys” Foundation 
Communications Manager
allyson@iloveuguys.org

State Board of Education Awards Contract to Exclusive Utah Reseller of ZeroEyes

PHILADELPHIA and SALT LAKE CITY, August 3, 2023 — ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and AEGIX Global, a Utah-based provider of industry-leading safety and personal protection resources, technology, equipment and training, today announced that the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has granted AEGIX a $3 million contract to distribute ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform to Utah schools.

Utah’s 2023 House Bill (H.B.) 61 enabled USBE to administer a grant program for school safety, security and materials, which included the issuing of a request for proposal (RFP) for firearm detection software. Having awarded the contract to AEGIX, the exclusive ZeroEyes reseller for the state, the board will present the ZeroEyes platform to all Utah school districts for consideration. Interested districts will acquire the software from AEGIX, who will coordinate with ZeroEyes to provide full onboarding, training, installation and support.

“ZeroEyes transforms everyday digital security cameras into proactive defense against active shooters, detecting guns the instant they are brandished so that schools and first responders are alerted before the first shot is fired,” said Chet Linton, CEO of AEGIX. “We applaud Utah’s increased focus on school safety and security measures, and are proud to present ZeroEyes as part of a Comprehensive Incident Response Framework to help protect students and faculty across the state.”

ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software is layered onto schools’ existing digital security cameras. If a gun is identified, images will instantly be shared with the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC), staffed 24/7/365 by specially trained U.S. military and law enforcement veterans. If these experts determine that the threat is valid, they will dispatch alerts and actionable intelligence, including visual description, gun type and last known location, to local staff and law enforcement in as fast as 3 to 5 seconds from detection.

“We have developed a strong partnership with AEGIX because we share the same passion for protecting children,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. “We congratulate them on this important win and look forward to helping protect all Utah schools against gun-related violence.”

Today’s announcement follows the May 2023 integration of ZeroEyes into the AEGIX AIM active incident management platform to create a sole-source solution uniquely built for Utah public schools.

About ZeroEyes

ZeroEyes delivers a proactive, human-verified AI gun detection software solution that integrates into existing digital security cameras and helps to mitigate mass shootings and gun-related violence by reducing response times, providing actionable intelligence with images and delivering clarity among chaos – ultimately saving lives. ZeroEyes’ patented solution has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a promising anti-terrorism technology and is the first video analytics technology to receive SAFETY Act DT&E Designation.

Founded by Navy SEALs, Special Operations military veterans, and technologists, ZeroEyes dispatches accurate and real-time actionable intelligence about the illegal brandishing of a gun near or in an occupied area or building, to local staff and law enforcement with an image of the shooter(s) and location of the threat, in as fast as 3 to 5 seconds from the moment the gun is detected. The ZeroEyes team also provides tech consulting, installation assistance and practice drills for active shooter events to enhance safety at schools, corporate and government facilities. Headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia area, the company’s affordable and effective gun detection solution has been adopted by the US Department of Defense, leading public K-12 school districts, colleges / universities, healthcare facilities, commercial property groups, manufacturing plants, Fortune 500 corporate campuses, shopping malls, big-box retail stores and more. Learn more about ZeroEyes at ZeroEyes.com.

About AEGIX Global

AEGIX Global exists for one purpose: to keep people safe. Emergencies and critical incidents are unpredictable and when they happen, nothing can replace adequate preparation to calm the chaos and manage the situation successfully. AEGIX Global takes action to discover and develop solutions aligned to the best practices of the Comprehensive Incident Response (CIR) Framework. Software, site evaluation and professional services are the three main pillars that make up AEGIX Global’s safety solutions. For more information, please visit AEGIXAIM.com.

Media Contacts:

Olga Shmuklyer

Fusion PR for ZeroEyes

olga.shmuklyer@fusionpr.com

Tim Rush

Springboard5 for AEGIX Global

801-208-1100

tim.rush@springboard5.com

Proactive AI Gun Detection to Be Integrated into AEGIX AIM

to Create Sole-Source Active Incident Management Platform

PHILADELPHIA, May 31, 2023 — ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced a strategic partnership with AEGIX, a Utah-based provider of industry-leading resources, technology, equipment and training for first responders. Through the partnership, ZeroEyes’ best-in-class AI gun detection and situational awareness software will be integrated into the AEGIX AIM active incident management platform to create a sole-source solution uniquely built for Utah public schools.

“In the face of increasing gun-related violence in US schools, it is crucial that Utah districts invest in proactive technology solutions that provide threat detection, situational awareness, and incident management and response,” said Michael Morgan, Chief of Police of Nephi City, Utah. “Our most important job is to keep our students, faculty and communities safe, so we must leverage the strongest and most effective tools available.”

The AEGIX AIM (Active Incident Management) platform cuts through the chaos to remove guesswork and delays, to save precious time in an emergency. The system allows individuals in an organization, such as a school, to notify others of a crisis with the touch of a button. In a worst-case scenario, such as an active shooter, teachers simply push a button in the app to let administrators and first responders know if they are “safe” or “unsafe.” AEGIX AIM can be operated from a desktop, laptop or smartphone.

Everyone on the system, including key law enforcement and first responders can utilize the dynamic interactive maps of a school campus, buildings and individual classrooms. This instantly provides room- by-room situational awareness. Users know exactly what the emergency is and where they need to direct their efforts. It also enables real-time communication within the patented chat feature. These features are vital to obtaining accurate information and giving critical instructions in high-stress situations for all responders and victims during an incident.

“We see the integration of ZeroEyes’ groundbreaking technology as a tremendous addition to our AIM solution,” said Chet Linton, CEO of AEGIX. “The synergies between our companies are obvious; we are both committed to reducing the gun-related violence that is so greatly impacting our schools.” ZeroEyes’ proactive visual gun detection and situational awareness software platform is layered on schools’ existing digital security cameras, where it identifies illegally brandished guns and immediately shares images with a specialized group of U.S. military and law enforcement veterans at one of the

ZeroEyes Operation Centers (ZOC) that are staffed 24/7/365. Once these experts verify the threat, they dispatch alerts and actionable intelligence, including visual description, gun type and last known location, to local staff and law enforcement as fast as 3 to 5 seconds from detection.

“ZeroEyes and AEGIX have been working to educate Utah policymakers and school administrators for several months, and we are excited to launch this dedicated partnership between two companies that

are actively working to mitigate school violence,” said Mike Lahiff, CEO and co-founder of ZeroEyes. “AEGIX’s long-standing relationships with Utah schools and law enforcement will help us to greatly reduce response times and save lives.”

About ZeroEyes

ZeroEyes delivers a proactive, human-verified A.I. gun detection software solution that integrates into existing security cameras and mitigates mass shootings and gun-related violence by reducing response times, providing actionable intelligence with images and delivering clarity among chaos – ultimately saving lives. ZeroEyes' patented solution has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a promising anti-terrorism technology and is the first video analytics technology to receive SAFETY Act DT&E Designation. Founded by Navy SEALs, Special Operations military veterans, and technologists, ZeroEyes dispatches accurate and real-time actionable intelligence about the brandishing of a gun near or in an occupied area or building, to local staff and law enforcement with an image of the shooter(s) and location of the threat, as fast as 3 to 5 seconds from the moment the gun is detected. The ZeroEyes team also provides tech consulting, installation assistance and practice drills for active shooter events to enhance safety at schools, corporate and government facilities. Headquartered in the Greater Philadelphia area, the company’s affordable and effective gun detection solution has been adopted by the US Department of Defense, leading public K-12 school districts, colleges / universities, commercial property groups, manufacturing plants, Fortune 500 corporate campuses, shopping malls, big-box retail stores and more.

Learn more about ZeroEyes at ZeroEyes.com.

About AEGIX Global

AEGIX Global exists for one purpose: to keep people safe. Emergencies and critical incidents are unpredictable and when they happen, they happen fast. This means anyone involved in an incident needs to be prepared to act with the quickest, smartest response. AEGIX Global takes action to find and develop solutions for a truly comprehensive approach to safety. Software, equipment, and comprehensive training are the three main pillars that make up AEGIX Global’s safety solutions. For more information, please visit AEGIXAIM.com.

Media Contacts:

For ZeroEyes:

Olga Shmuklyer

Fusion PR

olga.shmuklyer@fusionpr.com

For AEGIX Global:

Tim Rush

Springboard5

801-208-1100

tim.rush@springboard5.com