ShotHawk LLC

ShotHawk LLC is a Peoria-based startup founded in 2022 that focuses on developing autonomous active shooter response technology. The company has created a product called ShotHawk Spot, which is an AI-driven security unit designed to be installed in public spaces such as schools and businesses. The system works by autonomously identifying an active threat within its range and deploying non-lethal deterrents, specifically pepper gel, to track and engage the perpetrator. This technology is engineered to integrate with existing security infrastructure, aiming to provide immediate mitigation and buy critical time for law enforcement and occupants during dangerous incidents.

The technology aims to shift the paradigm of public safety from purely reactive measures to proactive intervention. By engaging assailants during an incident, the system seeks to slow down or stop attackers, thereby potentially saving lives and reducing injuries. ShotHawk is currently focused on validating its software, refining the AI to minimize false positives, and conducting pilot installations in various local commercial environments. The company actively engages with educational institutions and security industry platforms, such as South by Southwest, to iterate on its designs and scale its presence with the long-term goal of making its mitigation units as common as fire sprinklers in public infrastructure.