Crime & Safety
Mall Of America Now Using Shot Detection Sensors
The mall already uses facial recognition to scan for people of interest and has experimented with metal detectors.
September 20, 2024
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Mall of America has officially installed shot detection technology in its latest move to improve security measures.
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The mall already uses facial recognition to scan for people of interest and has experimented with metal detectors.
Bloomington says the new technology will immediately alert them to critical incidents and support lockdown procedures. The city is contributing more than a million dollars to help pay for the upgrade.
Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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