First Sight, Not First Shot: How a Navy SEAL is Using AI to Stop Shootings Before They Happen with JJ Parma
In this podcast episode, JJ discusses ZeroEyes, an AI weapons-detection software-as-a-service created in response to the Parkland shooting to make existing security cameras proactive rather than reactive. The platform works with current IP cameras (720p minimum) to detect brandished firearms (not concealed weapons) and sends detections within seconds to the ZeroEyes Operation Center, where trained former law enforcement or military personnel verify threats to reduce false positives before calling 911 and the client. The conversation covers why human judgment is kept in the loop, how special-operations mission focus shapes company culture and go-to-market, and why competitors without an operations center struggle. Key adoption challenges include limited school budgets, distracting “shiny” analytics, reliance on bonds and grants, and efforts to lower costs via insurance partnerships and state blanket funding. 00:24 Origin Story Parkland 02:16 Making Cameras Proactive 03:50 Human in the Loop 08:27 Mission Driven Culture 12:12 Avoiding Shiny Analytics 14:39 Budget and Funding Hurdles 17:02 Partnerships and Insurance 20:28 Hesitation Costs Lives 22:18 Signals and Real Cases Connect with JJ: Website: https://www.jjparma.com ZeroEyes: https://www.zeroeyes.com LinkedIn: JJ Parma Email: johnparma@zeroeyes.com Connect with Raul: • Work with Raul: https://dogoodwork.io/apply • Free Growth Resources: https://dogoodwork.io/free-growth-resources • Connect with Raul on LinkedIn (DMs open): https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogoodwork/