Canadian Hospitals Adopt AI Weapons Detection Systems

April 21, 2025, 9:20 am

In response to the rising violence in emergency departments, Canadian hospitals are rolling out advanced AI-powered weapons detection systems to improve frontline safety. London Health Sciences Centre is the latest facility to implement the technology amid increasing concerns over security and staff protection.

lapresse.ca / Des hôpitaux installent un système de détection d’armes par IA aux urgences

Le Centre des sciences de la santé de London est le dernier hôpital canadien à avoir installé un système de détection d’armes à feu dans son service des urgences, alors que les professionnels de la santé de tout le pays font face à une montée de la violence.

theglobeandmail.com / Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid escalating violence

London Health Sciences Centre started using one of the artificial intelligence-driven systems at its University Hospital site last week and will install a second one at Victoria Hospital on May 6

thestar.com / Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

TORONTO - London Health Sciences Centre is the latest Canadian hospital to install a weapons detection system in its emergency department as health-care workers across the country continue to grapple with increasing violence.

winnipegfreepress.com / Some emergency departments installing AI weapons detection amid rising violence

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