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Ralph Clark
Ralph Clark

Ralph Clark

President and CEO
Ralph shares insights shaped by decades of leadership at the intersection of technology, public safety, and social impact. Through candid, fact-driven articles, he challenges misinformation, advocates for evidence-based solutions, and sparks meaningful dialogue on the future of public safety.
 Community trust • Tech accountability • The future of public safety,Read About The Author

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What Chicago Voters Think About Gunshot Detection, and Why We Asked
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In Chicago, ShotSpotter Public Safety Data Has Always Been Public

Chicago’s Recent Crime Trends
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Evaluating Gunshot Detection Technology Impact Requires the Right Measures

Leveraging AI Tools to Build Stronger Teams and Safer Communities
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Leveraging AI Tools to Build Stronger Teams and Safer Communities

Chicago’s Recent Crime Trends
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Chicago’s Recent Crime Trends

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Field Agent in CrimeTracer Turns Disconnected Records into Investigative Leads

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Not Every Plate Read Is the Same: A Responsible Approach to ALPR

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Better Operational Decisions Start with Field Agent

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Tom Chittum
Tom Chittum

Tom Chittum

SVP, Forensic Services
Tom is SVP of Forensic Services at SoundThinking. His team supports the effective application of products in investigations, forensics, and litigation. He has 27 years of federal law enforcement experience and was formerly the Chief Operating Officer of the ATF.
Crime Gun Intelligence • Crime Gun Investigation • Forensic ServicesRead About The Author

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Is ShotSpotter Effective? Separating Facts from Fiction
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Is ShotSpotter Effective? Separating Facts from Fiction

ShotSpotter Fires Back: Response to Brooklyn Defender Services’ Report
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ShotSpotter Fires Back: Response to Brooklyn Defender Services’ Report

Friends, Firearms, and the Law: IACP 2024 Recap
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Friends, Firearms, and the Law: IACP 2024 Recap

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SoundThinking’s Commitment to New Year’s Eve Safety

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Field Agent in CrimeTracer Turns Disconnected Records into Investigative Leads

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Not Every Plate Read Is the Same: A Responsible Approach to ALPR

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Better Operational Decisions Start with Field Agent

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Comprehensive Crime Data Network with CrimeTracer and Peregrine

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From Data to Decisions: Introducing SafetySmart Field Agent

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ShotSpotter Questions, Myths and Facts
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How PIOs Navigate Privacy Concerns, Media Questions, Public Trust

How Pueblo PD Uses Drone as First Responder (DFR) for Gunfire Response
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How Pueblo PD Uses Drone as First Responder (DFR) for Gunfire Response

New York Public Safety Technology Funding
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New York Public Safety Technology Funding

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Tennessee Law Enforcement Officials Praise CrimeTracer's Crime Analysis Capabilities

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Tennessee Law Enforcement Officials Praise CrimeTracer's Crime Analysis Capabilities

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Tennessee Law Enforcement Officials Praise CrimeTracer's Crime Analysis Capabilities

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Tennessee Law Enforcement Officials Praise CrimeTracer's Crime Analysis Capabilities

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Hear from West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce as he shares his experience with ShotSpotter

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Hear from West Columbia Police Chief Marion Boyce as he shares his experience with ShotSpotter

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Pasadena Police Chief Gene Harris shares his firsthand experience with ShotSpotter

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Pasadena Police Chief Gene Harris shares his firsthand experience with ShotSpotter

CrimeTracer Turns a Four-Year-Old Expired Plate into the Break in a Critical Infrastructure Theft Ring
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CrimeTracer Turns a Four-Year-Old Expired Plate into the Break in a Critical Infrastructure Theft Ring

ShotSpotter Audio Evidence Helps Secure Murder Conviction
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ShotSpotter Audio Evidence Helps Secure Murder Conviction

Birmingham Sees Major Drop in New Year’s Eve Gunfire in 2025
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Birmingham Sees Major Drop in New Year’s Eve Gunfire in 2025

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From the Parking Lot to the Front Door: What a Layered Security Approach Looks Like

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What Are the Layers of Physical Security: Webinar Recap
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Beyond the Venue: Operational Intelligence and the New Standard for Major Event Security

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Evolv Alternatives: Options for Weapons Detection

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Introducing ShotSpotter® | Perimeter: Gunshot Detection to Protect Grid Assets

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30 Seconds vs. 3 Minutes: How Campus Safety Leaders Reduce Uncertainty During Critical Incidents

30 Seconds vs. 3 Minutes: How Campus Safety Leaders Reduce Uncertainty During Critical Incidents
Best Weapons Detection for Hospital Security Solutions
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Getting Ready Now: Hospital Security Planning Ahead of Cal/OSHA’s Final Regulations

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GSX – Global Security Exchange – Booth 1546

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Police & Security Expo – Booth 2036

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