Oakland, gunshot detection
Oakland council agrees to keep gunshot-detection system
After a passionate debate about the value of ShotSpotter, the Oakland City Council approved Tuesday a new contract for the network of sensors that alerts police to gunshots. While other cities have decided to ditch ShotSpotter,
Oakland City Council renews ShotSpotter gunshot detection system contract
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday renewed the contract for the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system. The city has used the gunfire detection technology since 2006. Oakland police wanted to renew the contract for another three years,
Wichita City Council approves funding to expand Flock system, ‘gunshot detectors’
The Wichita City Council approved funding for the Wichita Police Department’s requested expansion of Flock devices and gunshot detection devices.
Oakland debates the future of OPD’s ShotSpotter gunshot detection system
The police department has used the gunshot detection technology system since 2006. Critics say it’s not an effective violence reduction tool.
Wichita City Council to consider gunshot detecting devices, water plant agreement
The council will decide whether to approve the purchase of Flock cameras and gunshot technology for the Wichita Police Department. The council will also consider hiring a company to run Wichita's new water plant.
Wichita police requesting to expand Flock system, ‘gunshot detectors’
The Wichita Police Department is requesting to expand its Flock surveillance system and devices known as “gunshot detectors.”
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17-year-old found shot at apartment complex in southwest Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade Police said officers responded to the complex at 10875 Southwest 216th Street around 8:20 p.m. after receiving a ...
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Private eyes
ZeroEyes proponents say it will improve public safety by helping police respond faster to potential gun threats. But there ...
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WPD asking for more FLOCK cameras, gunshot detection
The Wichita City Council is considering giving the Wichita Police Department more money for FLOCK cameras and gunshot ...
Mayor Johnson drops ShotSpotter veto plan, political brawl over police tool continues
Johnson promised to veto the ordinance aimed at continuing the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, but failed to make the ...
ShotSpotter's gone, but city still needs to find gunshot victims fast
The sooner victims make it to the hospital, the more likely doctors can save them, the director of the University of Chicago ...
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Unpacking the ShotSpotter debate
Chicago’s City Hall is divided on the usefulness of gunshot detection technology. Does it save lives or did someone doctor ...