Shot Spotter – Boston Police Department
WEBImplemented by the Boston Police Department in 2007, Shot Spotter serves as an acoustical technology that precisely locates where the area where gunshots have been fired provides immediate notification. On average, notifications arrive one to two minutes before 911 calls. Sometimes, notifications arrive without a 911 call. This state-of-the-art
Boston Police Records Show Nearly 70 Percent of ShotSpotter …
WEBApr 8, 2024 · According to city records, Boston has spent over $4 million on ShotSpotter since 2012, deploying the technology mostly in communities of color. Despite the hefty price tag, in nearly 70 percent of ShotSpotter alerts, police found no evidence of gunfire.
ShotSpotter: Controversial gunshot detection tech faces scrutiny
WEBMay 20, 2024 · ShotSpotter, an audio technology designed to detect gunshots, is facing criticism over what some call over-policing in minority communities. Critics doubt the system's accuracy and say sensors...
Boston’s surveillance report is a ‘huge deal,’ says ACLU of Mass ...
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Boston police issue first-ever transparency report on technologies like ShotSpotter, body cameras and surveillance cameras.
Company behind ShotSpotter fires back at Mass. politicians - Boston.com
WEBJun 12, 2024 · The company behind controversial gunshot detection technology ShotSpotter fired back against claims made by several Massachusetts legislators in a letter sent to the Department of Homeland...
What is ShotSpotter? Gunshot detection technology used in ... - MassLive
WEBApr 26, 2023 · Boston, Worcester and Springfield have used the technology for years. Holyoke recently implemented ShotSpotter hoping it can help curb city gun violence.
Amid pushback, Boston Mayor Wu backs police use of ShotSpotter …
WEBMay 24, 2024 · Amid pushback from her progressive counterparts, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu strongly backed the police department’s plans to continue using ShotSpotter, technology she said has led to “countless...
ShotSpotter in the cross hairs - CommonWealth Beacon
WEBMay 15, 2024 · The debate landed in Boston on Monday, where Police Commissioner Michael Cox faced tough questions at a City Council budget hearing about the city’s use of ShotSpotter, the brand name of the gun detection system the city has used since 2007.
New report details how surveillance tech is used in Boston
WEBJul 25, 2024 · The city released its first-ever surveillance report, which includes information on cell phone trackers, gunshot detectors, and body-worn cameras. A surveillance camera attached to a light pole...
ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology helping safety? - NBC Boston
WEBApr 10, 2024 · Now, a new report by the ACLU of Massachusetts is raising questions about the effectiveness of ShotSpotter. The ACLU said it analyzed 1,300 reports it obtained from Boston Police for so-called ShotSpotter activations between 2020 and 2022.