Raven by Flock Safety

Raven by Flock Safety is a solution designed to enhance the response to "shots fired" calls and improve the investigation of gun-related crimes. According to the vendor, this product combines audio detection with license plate recognition (LPR) and video cameras, providing situational awareness to law enforcement agencies. Raven is suitable for businesses of various sizes and is said to be beneficial for law enforcement, community property managers, K-12 schools, commercial businesses, and higher education institutions.

Key Features

Audio Detection: According to the vendor, Raven by Flock Safety combines audio detection with license plate recognition (LPR) and video cameras, aiming to enhance the response to "shots fired" calls and improve the ability to solve and prevent gun-related crimes.

Faster than 911: The vendor claims that Raven offers rapid response with alerts sent in less than 60 seconds, enabling officers to secure the area, locate victims, and preserve critical evidence before emergency calls are made.

Identify real-time LPR and video leads: The vendor states that Flock Safety's proprietary software, FlockOS®, integrates license plate recognition (LPR) and live video feeds, allowing law enforcement to search for potential suspects in the area of a shooting.

Build stronger gun-related crime cases: According to the vendor, Raven allows law enforcement to collect vital audio and geospatial data to corroborate physical evidence, aiming to strengthen the evidentiary value of gun-related crime cases.

Start small and scale: The vendor claims that Flock Safety offers affordable coverage of up to ¼ square mile, allowing agencies to focus their budget on areas with the highest gun crime rates and strategically allocate resources.