Tag: Shotspotter Technology
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Company Defends ShotSpotter Technology Amid Controversy
SoundThinking, the parent company of ShotSpotter, has responded vigorously to allegations made by Massachusetts legislators regarding their gunshot detection technology. The company refutes claims that the technology perpetuates over-policing in minority communities, arguing instead for its accuracy and efficacy in aiding law enforcement. Legislative Claims and Company Response In a letter to the Department of…
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Chicago ShotSpotter Technology Faces Possible Early Discontinuation
In a surprising turn of events, the utilization of ShotSpotter technology by Chicago police is at risk of an abrupt halt after the company representatives refused to extend the contract with the Chicago Police Department (CPD), according to aldermen. The Urgency of the Situation The potentially premature end to ShotSpotter’s use in Chicago comes with…
