Critics of ShotSpotter gunfire detection system say it’s ... - CNN
WEBFeb 24, 2024 · ShotSpotter – a system intended to detect gunfire and cut police response times – has run into sharp criticism from officials and community groups, with some major cities opting not to deploy...
Here Are the Secret Locations of ShotSpotter Gunfire Sensors
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Now, a WIRED analysis of data leaked from the company reveals the secret locations of ShotSpotter sensors around the globe and the US communities most directly impacted by the surveillance.
As ShotSpotter Contract Enters Final Days, Supporters Will Try …
WEB5 days ago · Ald. David Moore (17th Ward), who has led the fight to keep ShotSpotter operational after Sunday, is poised to use a parliamentary maneuver during Wednesday’s Chicago City Council meeting to force a vote on an ordinance designed to give Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling the power to bypass the mayor’s office and directly ink a contract with SoundThinking, the firm that operates the system.
ShotSpotter Improves Gunfire Detection But Doesn’t Reduce Crime
WEBMay 23, 2024 · ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology has delivered as promised in terms of enabling police to quickly detect and respond to gunshots in two American cities, research from Northeastern University finds.
What to know about ShotSpotter as Chicago decides against …
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · After over a decade of utilizing the technology, the city of Chicago announced on Tuesday that it will not renew its contract to use ShotSpotter, announcing that the equipment will be ...
ShotSpotter fight continues as system's days in Chicago dwindle
WEB6 days ago · PUBLISHED: September 16, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. With only weeks to go before ShotSpotter’s Chicago deal ends, aldermen have launched two last ditch attempts to circumvent Mayor Brandon Johnson and ...
How Tech Like ShotSpotter Thrives Despite Public Pushback
WEBMay 27, 2023 · In the absence of federal funding or money from local budgets, police foundations have helped departments pay for technologies like gunshot detection. Chicago’s police foundation paid for mobile phones …
Research finds ShotSpotter slows police responses to 911 calls
WEB4 days ago · The stated purpose of ShotSpotter is to get police to the scene of gunfire faster. But your research has found that the technology slows down police response times to 911 calls. Please explain.
I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City – here’s what …
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Critics argue that ShotSpotter targets low-income communities of color, while supporters claim that coverage areas reflect gun violence levels. The data from Chicago lent credence to both ...
Chicago not renewing ShotSpotter gunfire detection contract - NPR
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · ShotSpotter is a surveillance technology that uses acoustic sensors to detect and locate gunshots, alerting law enforcement in real-time. But it's been met with controversy...