HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Hospital has unveiled a series of upgraded security measures designed to provide a safer environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Over the past three years, hospital leaders have made significant investments in improving its security infrastructure, incorporating cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology into daily operations.
One of the upgrades is the implementation of facial recognition and license plate detection (LPR) software. Security officials can now track individuals entering and exiting the hospital premises more effectively. According to Zach Sledge, Huntsville Hospital’s security technology manager, these systems allow security teams to identify potential safety threats quickly.
“If we have a bad actor at one of our facilities, whether they exhibit traits of workplace violence or have committed thefts, we can just insert their photo into the system,” explained Sledge to WAFF. “Then we will get a notification the moment they come back on our property.”…