Boston Police Department: Gunshot Detection
Sensors triangulate the location of gunfire.
Credit: ShotSpotter/City of Seattle
| Agency | Boston Police Department |
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Technology | Gunshot Detection |
| Vendor | ShotSpotter |
The Boston Police Department used ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, as of 2024.
Links
Annual report (City of Boston)
News article (wbur News)
More about this technology
A system of acoustic sensors mounted on street lights or on the sides of buildings that passively listen for gunshots.
Sensors triangulate the location of gunfire.
Credit: ShotSpotter/City of Seattle