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Gunshot and Acoustic Detection
Acoustic sensor networks claim to detect and locate gunfire automatically, dispatching officers before any call is made. Independent evaluations of accuracy and of the effect on arrest and prosecution rates have been mixed, and several US cities have discontinued contracts following review.
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Cambridge City Council votes to temporarily restore controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology
Cambridge City Council has voted 6-3 to temporarily restore the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, which it had previously discontinued in May. The technology, developed by…
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