On June 2, GOSAFE Technology, Inc., announced the delivery of a national public safety initiative focused on helping law enforcement agencies, public safety organizations and firearms professionals evaluate practical strategies to reduce unauthorized firearm access, theft, misuse and diversion.

The initiative provides support for agency-level solutions around secure firearm storage, vehicle storage risks, off-duty firearm security, firearm accountability and the public safety consequences that may result when firearms are stolen, lost, improperly secured or diverted from lawful possession. The effort will include educational materials, agency engagement and opportunities for departments to evaluate firearm security practices in operational environments.

A recent article published by 1Mission Strategies outlines the importance of securing firearms before they become crime guns, and shares several incidents of stolen law enforcement firearms falling into the wrong hands with tragic consequences. 1Mission Strategies, LLC is a nationally recognized public safety firm, specializing in forensics science, intelligence and leadership services.

Federal tracking data indicates that between 2006 and 2021, over 52,000 firearms recovered through criminal investigations across the United States were traced back as once owned by law enforcement, including a significant number that were proliferated into the crime gun market, following targeted thefts, unmounted storage breaches and vehicle break-ins. Separate research has shown that handguns reported stolen were nearly nine times more likely to later be recovered in crimes, while a separate analysis found that motor vehicles accounted for about 40% of reported gun-theft incidents.

In the article, 1Mission Strategies states, “policies should be specific rather than aspirational. A policy that merely says firearms must be properly secured invites inconsistent interpretation. Agencies should define vehicle storage requirements, home storage expectations, temporary storage procedures, prohibited locations, reporting timelines, off-duty carry responsibilities, secondary weapon documentation, take-home vehicle requirements, travel rules, evidence transfer requirements, buyback custody controls, and discipline or remedial action for violations. Supervisors should not have to guess what standard applies after a gun is stolen.”

To resolve these overlapping operational threats, GOSAFE has engineered a patented, universal firearms management solution applicable across all major law enforcement firearm platforms, including AR-15, Glock, FN, S&W, Sig handguns, shotgun and carbine configurations. GOSAFE is simple to deploy as a comprehensive firearm management system and can be utilized to strengthen existing protocols and close gaps in safety where firearms may be unsecured when not in use, fully protecting officers and the department with minimal capital expenditure. Operating with the exact same fluid motion as a standard magazine change, the device blocks firing, loading and disassembly if a weapon perimeter is breached, while preserving a sub-two-second “Safe-to-Ready” manual key transition path for authorized personnel.

“Agencies are increasingly being asked to evaluate firearm security through a broader public safety and risk-management lens,” said GOSAFE President Mike Vrooman. “The involvement of independent public safety advisory expertise helps ensure that our outreach, education and field-evaluation efforts are grounded in operational realities, appropriate agency decision-making, and responsible implementation practices. A missing police asset is a massive institutional liability until it is recovered. GOSAFE acts as mechanical liability insurance for a department’s existing installed base of weapons, protecting both the community and the officer’s family.”

As part of this effort, GOSAFE is planning to engage with public safety leaders, law enforcement executives, trainers and subject-matter experts through appropriate professional forums, conferences, agency briefings and field evaluation opportunities.

Agencies interested in learning more about GOSAFE’s firearm management solutions and potential field-evaluation opportunities may contact the company directly.

Media Contact:
Mike Vrooman
President, GOSAFE Technology, Inc.
mvrooman@gosafenow.com
www.GOSAFENOW.com