Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that the city will not renew its contract for ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology after this summer, with usage decommissioned by September 22.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that the city will not renew its contract for ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection technology, after this summer. The decision follows the city's contract with the technology expiring this week. ShotSpotter usage will be decommissioned by September 22. In the meantime, law enforcement and safety stakeholders will assess other techniques for effectively reducing violence and increasing trust.

February 13, 2024
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