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ZeroEyes Gun Detection System Installed at River Spirit Casino in Tulsa

ZeroEyes, a digital gun detection system, has been installed at River Spirit Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma, marking the first casino property in the United States to adopt the technology.

The system, which is linked to a vast database of firearms, is designed to help casinos and other organizations react faster to gun threats. However, it's important to note that ZeroEyes does not guarantee 100% detection.

River Spirit Casino's Director of Compliance, Travis Thompson, stated that the casino proactively sought out ZeroEyes following the deadliest solo mass shooting in US history in Nevada. The tragic incident at Tulsa's Saint Francis Hospital in June 2022, which resulted in four deaths, further motivated the Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprise (MNGE) to implement the system.

The MNGE casino is located near Tulsa's Saint Francis Hospital. The Muscogee (Creek) Nation, owner-operator of River Spirit Casino, found ZeroEyes "kind of fit" its bill around the time of the Mandalay Bay shooting.

In contrast, Nevada casinos cannot use ZeroEyes due to state gaming law, which prevents operators from monitoring systems remotely, not onsite at the casino. This restriction does not apply under Oklahoma tribal gaming law, allowing River Spirit Casino to install the system.

Las Vegas Security Chiefs Association President and Caesars Palace Vice President of Security, Rick Vonfeldt, was impressed with ZeroEyes after a demonstration at Caesar's Horseshoe Las Vegas. The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) in Nevada also uses ZeroEyes to detect firearms on buses, while the Clark County School District has already installed the system in its public schools.

However, retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer Joel Kisner mentioned potential logistical problems with ZeroEyes, such as precious seconds spent matching the found weapon to a database. Despite this, the benefits of faster reaction times to gun threats may outweigh these potential issues.

In conclusion, the installation of ZeroEyes at River Spirit Casino marks a significant step in gun safety measures for casinos and other organizations. As more locations adopt this technology, the potential for improved safety and quicker responses to gun threats continues to grow.