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Florida law enforcement agencies gathered to share how integrated technology is helping reduce crime and cut gun violence. The meeting of several Florida SoundThinking’s customers revealed a powerful trend: agencies that layer technologies like ShotSpotter, PlateRanger, and CrimeTracer aren’t just closing more cases—they’re working to prevent violence before it happens.
Miami Gardens: Eight Years of Data Pays Dividends
Miami Gardens has been building its tech stack for nearly a decade, and the investment is paying off. By pairing eight years of ShotSpotter acoustic gunshot detection data with strategically placed CCTV cameras, the department has transformed previously unsolvable “unknown-location” shootings into closed cases.
The department’s proactive approach extends beyond reactive investigations. Their innovative holiday outreach program demonstrates how data can drive community engagement. For example, by mapping every New Year’s Eve gunshot alert and visiting those addresses in advance with educational materials, Miami Gardens slashed celebratory gunfire alerts from 1,280 in 2013 to just 380 last year—a remarkable 75% decrease.
Looking ahead, command staff identified their next technology priority: adding license plate readers to their arsenal.
Fort Lauderdale: Data-Driven Policing in Action
Fort Lauderdale demonstrates how the intelligent deployment of resources, guided by ShotSpotter data, can yield immediate and lasting results. Their presentation centered on Operation Ceasefire, a targeted enforcement initiative that demonstrated the power of precision policing.
The operation focused on a high-crime area around NW 31st Avenue and 19th Street, where ShotSpotter heat maps revealed concentrated gunfire activity. Over 60 days, a specialized rapid-offender squad executed a surgical strike on gun violence:
- Operation Ceasefire results: The team recovered 62 firearms and arrested 37 high-risk offenders, directly targeting the individuals driving violence in the neighborhood.
- Violence nearly halved: The same operation delivered a 47% reduction in shots fired and gun violence across the target grid.
Hallandale Beach: Small City, Big Results
Don’t let its four-square-mile footprint fool you—Hallandale Beach is punching above its weight class when it comes to public safety technology. The department’s presentation demonstrated how comprehensive sensor coverage and regional partnerships can deliver outsized results for smaller agencies.
The city recently expanded its ShotSpotter coverage from 50% to 100% of its jurisdiction, creating a complete acoustic blanket that leaves no corner unmonitored. As a result, gunfire continues to drop. Additionally, fixed cameras throughout Hallandale Beach feed directly into the Broward Sheriff’s Real-Time Crime Center, giving analysts immediate visual intelligence on active scenes.
Riviera Beach: The Mentor Agency
As Florida’s longest-running ShotSpotter customer, Riviera Beach has become the go-to mentor for agencies just beginning their technology journey. Their mature real-time crime center model serves as a blueprint for departments across the state, demonstrating what’s possible when technology integration becomes part of an agency’s DNA.
Looking to the Future
The session concluded with participants eager to explore emerging capabilities. Agencies expressed particular interest in automated drone response, enhanced integration, hands-on training, and improved metrics.
The Path Forward
The gathering delivered a clear message: Florida law enforcement agencies that embrace layered, integrated technologies—and nurture the regional relationships those tools encourage—are transforming fragmented data into fast, decisive action. The results aren’t theoretical; they’re measured in recovered weapons, closed cases, and lives saved.
