Detroit City Council decides to extend the ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology contract
The Detroit City Council voted narrowly on Tuesday to extend its contract with SoundThinking for the ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology. This means that the California-based firm will continue its services until March 2027. The technology uses acoustic sensors on city streets to identify sounds resembling gunfire, automatically alerting the police in case of a potential […]
Cambridge decides to terminate ShotSpotter agreement despite recent mass shooting
Gunman opens fire on car in Cambridge, Massachusetts A recent shooting incident in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has sparked significant concern. Former NYPD sergeant Joseph Imperatoris discussed the event, in which career criminal Tyler Brown injured two individuals. He criticized the progressive justice system, asserting that “states and cities run by Democrats” are failing to uphold the […]
Cambridge, Massachusetts, ends ShotSpotter due to doubts about its reliability
Cambridge Ends ShotSpotter Contract Amid Criticism A city in Massachusetts decided on Monday to terminate its contract with ShotSpotter, a system designed for detecting gunfire in real time. This technology employs a network of acoustic sensors placed along roads, intending to quickly alert police when gunfire is suspected. The Cambridge City Council’s choice comes after […]