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Incident 12503 Rapports
Alleged False Positive by Omnilert AI Gun Detection System Prompts Police Search at Baltimore County High School
2025-10-20
A purportedly AI-powered gun detection system at Kenwood High School in Baltimore County, Maryland, reportedly misidentified a student's empty Doritos bag as a firearm. Armed police reportedly detained and handcuffed the student before determining there was no weapon. The AI system, operated by Omnilert, issued the false alert, leading to public outcry and an official review of school security protocols. Omnilert reportedly expressed regret for the incident.
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Omnilert AI Reportedly Triggered False Gun Alert at Parkville High, Prompting Student Relocation
2025-11-07
Police in Baltimore County responded to Parkville High School after the Omnilert AI security system reportedly detected what it believed to be a gun. Officers searched the school, and students were relocated to a supervised area during the investigation. No weapon was found, and normal activities resumed after an all-clear.
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Incident 12503 Rapports
Alleged False Positive by Omnilert AI Gun Detection System Prompts Police Search at Baltimore County High School
2025-10-20
A purportedly AI-powered gun detection system at Kenwood High School in Baltimore County, Maryland, reportedly misidentified a student's empty Doritos bag as a firearm. Armed police reportedly detained and handcuffed the student before determining there was no weapon. The AI system, operated by Omnilert, issued the false alert, leading to public outcry and an official review of school security protocols. Omnilert reportedly expressed regret for the incident.
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Omnilert AI Reportedly Triggered False Gun Alert at Parkville High, Prompting Student Relocation
2025-11-07
Police in Baltimore County responded to Parkville High School after the Omnilert AI security system reportedly detected what it believed to be a gun. Officers searched the school, and students were relocated to a supervised area during the investigation. No weapon was found, and normal activities resumed after an all-clear.
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