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There is no evidence to support this claim. ShotSpotter provides intelligence that allows police to coordinate safe, efficient, and equitable responses that require fewer resources in a way that builds community trust. When gunfire occurs, is it not preferable to ensure law enforcement and first responders know about it and can respond quickly to render […]
Isn’t it true that by investing money into violence interruption and prevention instead, we can make a real difference in the violence and divestment our communities experience?
The notion that addressing gun violence requires choosing between technology tools and violence interruption and prevention is an alarming misconception. You need both. Cities need ShotSpotter to know when and where criminal gunfire occurs so first responders can react quickly and render aid to victims as needed and save lives. Further, investment in violence interruption […]
Are ShotSpotter’s implementation and machine algorithm racially biased, with sensors often being placed predominantly in neighborhoods of color?
There is no evidence to support this claim. Critics have raised concerns that ShotSpotter contributes to over-policing, particularly in black and brown neighborhoods. But customers themselves – not SoundThinking – decide where to deploy ShotSpotter based on objective historical data. Gun violence does not affect every community the same way. Areas that experience higher rates […]
Does ShotSpotter increase response times to other 911 calls?
To the contrary, ShotSpotter has been shown to significantly decrease response times in coverage areas across the county. According to a 2019 article in The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, ShotSpotter alerts decrease police and EMS response times by more than 30%, getting first responders to the scene to identify and assist gunshot […]
