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Macon Telegraph on MSN4h
This illegal automatic weapon is common in Macon shootings, deputies say.
A Lego-sized tool that turns an ordinary handgun into an automatic machine gun-like weapon is commonly used in Macon shootings, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office. The 1-inch square ...
Mayor Johnson now has to consider whether to bring ShotSpotter back to Chicago
ShotSpotter’s parent company is among eight firms that submitted proposals for contracts to provide “gun violence detection ...
Columbus Dispatch16d
Is ShotSpotter an ineffective waste of Columbus' money? We have serious concerns. |Our view
It's impossible to put a price on saving one human life. So, if the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system operated by Columbus police helps officers and paramedics respond faster to find shooting ...
USA Today26d
'More of a Band-Aid': US cities canceling ShotSpotter due to cost, efficacy questions
More than 170 law enforcement agencies have sought help in the form of ShotSpotter, according to SoundThinking, the California-based company that sells the technology. The gunshot detection system ...
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Endicott Police technology upgrades include first ShotSpotter in the area, cameras
The audio file is then reviewed by an officer who can check the identified sound. Funding for the ShotSpotter covers installation and three years of use. After the three years, the department will ...
Columbus Dispatch26d
Using ShotSpotter to make Columbus safer is a vital investment | Letters
SoundThinking commends The Columbus Dispatch for its thoughtful piece on the value of ShotSpotter in Columbus ("Columbus is on track to spend $6M on ShotSpotter. But is it worth the cost?" ...