"Chicago Mayor's Decision on ShotSpotter Contract Raises Questions About Leadership"

Mayor Brandon Johnson expects ShotSpotter to remain in Chicago through September, but has not clarified whether the company has agreed to the contract extension needed to keep the police tool running. While Johnson's administration announced the city's intention to end the use of ShotSpotter in September, some aldermen claim the company rejected a short-term contract extension. The lack of clarity has led to uncertainty about the technology's future in Chicago, with officials and the company refusing to answer questions about its operation after the current contract expires.