While proponents say the software will improve police response times and help solve more crimes, those against it fear it is ...

ShotSpotter, Chicago's controversial gunshot detection technology, was in the process of being dismantled Monday, hours after its contract expired with the city. Mayor Brandon Johnson earlier this ...

Neighbors living in some parts of Aurora say constant gunfire has become their norm. They are now petitioning police to ...

In 2016, San Antonio installed a gunshot detection technology called ShotSpotter in parts of the city’s East and West sides where gun violence was particularly high. The city scrapped the system a ...

I know the difference because I've been shot." ShotSpotter is gunshot detection technology that uses sensors to detect and alert law enforcement agencies. Audio recording devices work to pinpoint ...

CPD released the following statement: “Effective Monday, September 23, 2024, at 12:01 am, the Chicago Police Department will no longer be utilizing ShotSpotter technology. This does not change ...

Springfield Police Department is installing 56 devices around the city to detect gunshots. It's a test run to see if the ...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — In Newport News and in Virginia Beach, when no one dials 911, police can rely on technology such as the ShotSpotter system, which alerts police to the sound and ...

Alaimo’s comments echo a common refrain of ShotSpotter supporters: If the technology saves one life then it’s worth the investment. False positives, though, can be dangerous, Yohnka said ...