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Oakland debates the future of OPD’s ShotSpotter gunshot detection system

OPD has used the gunshot detection technology system since 2006. Critics say it’s not an effective violence reduction tool.

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Oakland officials consider future of police department's ShotSpotter program

On Tuesday evening, Oakland's Public Safety Committee met to consider whether to renew the contract for the city's 20-year-old ShotSpotter program.

Oakland committee OK's extending controversial ShotSpotter contract

The Oakland Public Safety Committee voted to approve extending a 3-year, $2.5-million contract with ShotSpotter. Supporters say the gunshot detection technology can speed up police response times.

Oakland officials weigh future of ShotSpotter program

Facing a $170 million deficit, Oakland is looking wherever it can to trim costs and that's putting the police department's ShotSpotter program in the crosshairs. John Ramos reports.

Oakland considers whether to drop ShotSpotter gunshot detection system

The city of Oakland has used ShotSpotter for almost 20 years. The contract with the gunshot detection system is up for renewal. But there's disagreement over whether Oakland should continue to use the technology.

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Cities across the country are ditching ShotSpotter gunshot detectors. Oakland could be next

Elected officials in Oakland will soon consider whether to renew the city’s contact for ShotSpotter, the audio-sensing ...

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Critics condemn ShotSpotter based on new data as Oakland votes on new contract

For the past 20 years, Oakland has used ShotSpotter as one of its tools to fight crime. But critics argue that new data ...

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Oakland, Calif., to Decide on ShotSpotter Contract

The fate of the Oakland Police Department's ShotSpotter program remained uncertain Tuesday after some council members ...

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SoundThinking Delivers Comprehensive Report to Oakland Officials Highlighting ShotSpotter's Critical Role in Public Safety

Summary: SoundThinking, Inc. today announced the delivery of a detailed report to Oakland city officials, demonstrating how ...

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Critics argue gunshot-detecting technology ineffective as Oakland looks to renew contract

As Oakland continues to grapple with gun violence, Oakland police say the ShotSpotter technology has been huge help in ...

Oakland city leaders decide whether to continue to use ShotSpotter technology to help respond to shootings

The city of Oakland has been using ShotSpotter technology to help officers respond to shootings for almost 20 years. The ...

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