"Chicago Mayor Cancels Controversial Gunshot Detection System Contract"
Chicago will not renew its contract with ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot detection system, and plans to stop using the technology later this year due to concerns about inaccuracy, racial bias, and law enforcement misuse. The city's decision comes after spending $49 million on ShotSpotter since 2018. Mayor Brandon Johnson's office stated that the city will focus on more effective strategies and tactics to address violent crime, consulting with community, violence prevention organizations, and law enforcement. The move has been praised by community public safety groups, while police leaders argue that technology is crucial for crime fighting.
