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law-and-order2 years ago•2 min saved

"Chicago Mayor's Controversial Decision: The End of ShotSpotter Technology"

Former Chicago police superintendent Eddie Johnson speaks out against Mayor Brandon Johnson's decision not to renew the contract for the CPD's ShotSpotter technology, despite its effectiveness in reducing gun violence. The contract with SoundThinking, the company that owns the technology, ends Friday, and the mayor wants to extend it for six months to allow police to function without it. Meanwhile, neighboring Elmwood Park is considering investing in the technology, highlighting the divide in opinions on the effectiveness of ShotSpotter in addressing gun violence.

via WLS-TV|

#chicago #eddie-johnson #law-and-order

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"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.

via Chicago Tribune|

#chicago #contract-extension #mayor-brandon-johnson

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Chicago Mayor Cancels ShotSpotter Contract Amid Racial Bias Concerns"

Chicago will not renew its contract for the controversial ShotSpotter gunfire detection equipment, citing concerns about its accuracy, effectiveness, and cost. The city has spent about $49 million on the technology since 2018. Mayor Brandon Johnson, who campaigned against ShotSpotter, has vowed to invest in new resources to address gun violence. While some officials argue that the technology has been valuable for police response, critics point to research showing that the majority of ShotSpotter deployments do not result in evidence of gun-related crime.

via NPR|

#chicago #gun-violence #shotspotter

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"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.

via USA TODAY|

#chicago #gun-violence #mayor-brandon-johnson

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"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.

via PBS NewsHour|

#artificial-intelligence #chicago #gunshot-detection

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Chicago Mayor Ends Controversial ShotSpotter Contract"

Chicago will not renew its controversial ShotSpotter contract, drawing both support and criticism from aldermen. The multi-million-dollar contract, initially embraced by police for detecting gunshots, has been criticized for being costly and ineffective. Mayor Brandon Johnson's decision is drawing mixed reviews, with supporters arguing that it helps police respond to shootings faster, while critics point to its ineffectiveness and the police shooting of Adam Toledo as a catalyst for the decision. The city will assess alternative tools and programs to increase safety and trust, while reallocating resources to proven strategies to reduce violent crime.

via WLS-TV|

#chicago #gun-violence #mayor-brandon-johnson

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Chicago Mayor Johnson Cancels Controversial ShotSpotter Deal

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's office announced the city will not renew its contract with gunshot detection technology ShotSpotter after this summer, citing the need to focus on more effective strategies to combat violent crime. The decision comes after facing criticism for the technology's cost and effectiveness, with only 9% of gunshot alerts being linked to gun-related crimes. Despite praise from law enforcement for speeding up emergency response times, the city plans to consult with the community and violence prevention organizations to find alternative solutions.

via Fox News|

#chicago #crime #law-enforcement

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Chicago Mayor Ends Controversial ShotSpotter Contract, Promises Change"

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 aims to focus on more effective strategies for reducing violent crime and will work with community safety groups to assess alternative tools and programs. Despite opposition from police leaders who support the technology, Mayor Brandon Johnson's office is committed to ending the use of ShotSpotter, citing the need for solutions that better support communities affected by gun violence.

via The Associated Press|

#artificial-intelligence #chicago #gunshot-detection

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Chicago Mayor Johnson Cancels Controversial ShotSpotter Contract

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that the city will not renew its contract with ShotSpotter's owner, SoundThinking, and will decommission the technology on September 22, 2024. Over the next months, law enforcement and community leaders will assess other gun violence prevention tools, implement new training, and develop response models to reduce shootings and increase accountability. The decision follows years of debate over the effectiveness of ShotSpotter, with some arguing it leads to over-policing of marginalized communities and others highlighting its role in aiding authorities.

via WGN TV Chicago|

#chicago #gun-violence-prevention #law-enforcement

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Chicago Mayor Cancels Controversial ShotSpotter Contract"

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that the city will not renew its contract with ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot detection technology, and will decommission the technology in September. The decision comes after facing a Friday deadline for the $49 million contract with ShotSpotter. The city will explore other strategies to reduce crime and gun violence, with the Mayor's Office emphasizing consultation with the community, violence prevention organizations, and law enforcement. The technology has drawn criticism for its cost and effectiveness, with activists organizing against it and reports questioning its reliability.

via Block Club Chicago|

#chicago #gun-violence #law-enforcement

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Chicago Mayor Johnson Cancels Controversial ShotSpotter Deal"

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that the city will not renew its contract with ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system, after it expires in September, fulfilling a key campaign promise. Critics argue that the technology is costly and ineffective, while proponents believe it is a life-saving resource. The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some expressing concerns about the impact on police response times and others praising the move as a step towards public safety reform. The mayor's office plans to assess alternative tools and programs to address gun violence and increase community trust.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#chicago #mayor-brandon-johnson #police-technology

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Chicago Mayor Cancels Controversial ShotSpotter Contract"

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that the city's contract with ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system, will not be renewed after September, fulfilling a campaign promise. The decision has been met with support from progressives but apprehension from the City Council's moderate wing, who are concerned about its impact on gun violence response times. The move reflects Johnson's vision of shifting the city's public safety strategy away from overreliance on policing and surveillance towards holistic solutions, but has also deepened the divide with pro-law enforcement interests. The decision comes after years of controversy surrounding the technology's effectiveness and its role in escalating police violence, with activists and some aldermen welcoming the end of ShotSpotter while others express concerns about its removal.

via Chicago Tribune|

#chicago #gun-violence #mayor-brandon-johnson

local2 years ago•2 min saved

Chicago Mayor Johnson Ends Controversial ShotSpotter Contract

Mayor Brandon Johnson has decided not to renew Chicago's contract with ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot detection system, following a leaked report from Cook County State's Attorney's Office indicating that the technology has "little impact" in holding shooters accountable. The report revealed that only 1% of shooting incidents end in a ShotSpotter arrest, with concerns raised about the system's reliability and cost effectiveness. The decision comes after years of community activism against the technology, and follows the tragic deaths of two police officers who were responding to a ShotSpotter report in 2018.

via CBS Chicago|

#chicago-police-department #cook-county-states-attorneys-office #gunshot-detection-system

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Spate of Gun Violence Hits Rochester Homes and Streets

Bullets hit at least three homes in Rochester's northeast side, with one woman in her 70s grazed by a bullet while lying in bed. No suspects are in custody, and Rochester Police are investigating whether the three cases are related. All three cases of gunshots were detected through ShotSpotter technology.

via News10NBC|

#crime #gunshots #northeast-side

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Deadly Shootings Reported on Detroit and Indianapolis' East and West Sides

A man's body was found on Detroit's west side after a fatal shooting early Sunday. The ShotSpotter aerial surveillance system detected the sound of gunfire and pinpointed the location for police to respond. The Detroit City Council approved a $7 million expansion of the controversial surveillance system in October in addition to a $1.5 million renewal of the current systems operating in the 8th and 9th precincts.

via Detroit News|

#crime #detroit #shooting