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ZeroEyes and Samson Security Expand Visual Weapon Detection to the United Kingdom Published on 29 September 2026 by Christ-loisele (3 min read)
ZeroEyes and Samson Security Fire & Facilities have announced a partnership to deploy their visual weapon detection technology via existing CCTV image analysis. This solution, already tested in the United States, aims to strengthen threat response in the United Kingdom, where recent legislation tightens security obligations for sensitive sites.
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ZeroEyes, specializing in artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of video streams, and Samson Security Fire & Facilities, a major player in UK security, have formalized their collaboration to extend visual weapon detection across the British territory. The solution leverages existing CCTV infrastructure without requiring equipment replacement. According to Security Journal UK , the system identifies firearms and visible knives in real time, while integrating additional features such as intrusion detection, abandoned object detection, or camera status monitoring.
Alerts generated by AI are systematically verified by human analysts based at the ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC) , a 24/7 operational center composed of veterans from American military and law enforcement agencies. Notifications sent to security teams include precise visual descriptions, the type of weapon detected, and its last known location, in compliance with the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 , nicknamed Martyn’s Law . This law mandates that sensitive sites assess and mitigate terrorist risks, a framework in which ZeroEyes technology directly fits.
This collaboration marks a key step in our international expansion and advances our shared goal of helping security teams identify visible threats earlier and respond with actionable intelligence.
Illustrative photo: surveillance camera (Michal Klajban, CC BY-SA 4.0) A proven model in the United States, adapted to the British market
The partnership builds on ZeroEyes’ experience in the United States, where its visual weapon detection solution has already enabled thousands of verified alerts, some of which have led to arrests. As Mike Lahiff, co-founder and CEO of ZeroEyes, explains, cited by PSI Magazine , this collaboration marks a key step in the international expansion of the technology. It allows British organizations to leverage their existing CCTV investments while strengthening their ability to respond to emerging threats.
Zara Richards, a representative from Samson Security, emphasizes that British businesses and public administrations are seeking practical solutions to optimize their surveillance systems and improve their responsiveness. The technology is presented as an answer to this demand, combining automated analysis with human validation to minimize false positives.
What this changes here
For businesses and government agencies in Benin and West Africa, where video surveillance systems are growing but often underutilized, this partnership could inspire similar models for leveraging existing infrastructure. With increasing challenges in securing sensitive sites such as airports, financial institutions, or public buildings, a solution combining automated detection and human validation without replacing cameras could be appealing. However, its adoption would depend on the ability of local stakeholders to adapt to regulatory constraints and train teams capable of managing the generated alerts, as the ZOC does in the United Kingdom.
Furthermore, the emergence of specific laws such as the Martyn’s Law in the United Kingdom underscores the importance, for African countries, of anticipating strengthened legal frameworks to protect sites against threats, while integrating proportionate and rights-respecting technologies. The question of interoperability with local systems and data sovereignty would remain a major challenge for any regional deployment.
Demonstration and Outlook at the International Security Expo
The technology will be showcased at the International Security Expo in London, on September 29 and 30, 2026, at stand F61. This event, dedicated to security innovations, provides a platform for emerging solutions in the British and European markets. For African professionals, monitoring such partnerships could inform future technological choices, particularly in a context where cyber threats and physical risks coexist and require coordinated responses.
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