"Chicago Mayor to Terminate Controversial ShotSpotter Technology"

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office announced that the city will not renew its contract with ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot detection system, and plans to decommission the technology later this year. The system, criticized for ineffectiveness and racial bias, has cost the city $49 million since 2018. Community members and public safety groups have argued that investment in the technology is a waste of resources and have celebrated the decision. The city plans to deploy resources on more effective strategies and tactics proven to accelerate the current downward trend in violent crime, in consultation with community, violence prevention organizations, and law enforcement.