RIO From AITX’s RAD Featured on News 5 Cleveland's Newscast

RAD’s Chief Security Officer, Troy McCanna, Highlights the Impact of AI-Driven Technology on Public Safety During Interview

The news segment, which aired on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, focused on how RAD’s RIO 360 system is playing a key role in Cleveland’s efforts to enhance public safety. The solar-powered security tower, equipped with 360-degree surveillance and AI-based autonomous responses, is strategically placed in Public Square to deter crime, detect loitering, and engage visitors with informative messages. In his interview with News 5 Cleveland, Troy McCanna shared his excitement about the positive impact this technology is already making in one of Cleveland’s busiest public spaces.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Cleveland to deploy our RIO 360 technology right in the heart of the city,” said Troy McCanna, RAD’s Chief Security Officer & Senior Vice President of Revenue Operations. “Public Square is not only a cultural and commercial hub, but also an area where safety is paramount. With RIO, we’re able to leverage AI and smart technology to monitor and secure the area 24/7, ensuring that residents and visitors feel safer and more comfortable. This deployment is a model for what can be achieved when cities invest in innovative solutions.”

View News 5 Cleveland’s coverage of RAD RIO at Public Square by clicking here.

Steve Reinharz, CEO/CTO of AITX and RAD, shared his excitement for the momentum generated by the RIO deployment in Cleveland. “We are incredibly enthusiastic to see our strategic efforts to attract the interest of municipalities paying off. With successful deployments already in place in cities like Nashville, the partnership with Cleveland is a great example of how RAD’s AI-driven security solutions are becoming a trusted resource for urban safety. We’re thrilled to see more cities and agencies preparing to come online, further validating our approach to enhancing public safety in a sustainable, impactful way.”

The deployment of the RIO 360 security tower at Public Square was publicized as part of a larger initiative between RAD and Downtown Cleveland, Inc., the organization responsible for managing and enhancing the city’s central public spaces. This partnership aims to integrate cutting-edge security solutions to ensure a safer and more welcoming environment for all. By combining RAD’s advanced AI-driven technology with Downtown Cleveland’s vision for a vibrant, secure city center, the collaboration marks a significant step toward redefining urban safety.

Sitting atop a standard RIO 360 configuration are dual ROSA™ units. ROSA is a multiple award-winning, compact, self-contained, portable, security and communication solution that can be installed and activated in about 15 minutes. ROSA’s AI-driven security analytics include human, firearm, vehicle detection, license plate recognition, responsive digital signage and audio messaging, and complete integration with RAD’s software suite notification and autonomous response library. Two-way communication is optimized for cellular, including live video from ROSA’s high-resolution, full-color, always-on cameras. RAD has published six Case Studies detailing how ROSA has helped eliminate instances of theft, trespassing and loitering at retail centers, hospital campuses, multi-family communities, car rental locations and construction sites across the country.