Detroit Police Department: Gunshot Detection
| Agency | Detroit Police Department |
| Location | Detroit, MI |
| Technology | Gunshot Detection |
| Vendor | ShotSpotter |
The Detroit Police Department launched its latest deployment of ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in March 2021. The sensors were primarily installed in a 6.5-square-mile area covering the city's Eights and Ninth precincts. Previously, the agency had tested ShotSpotter in 2014, but did not continue the program after the initial 15-month trial period.
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News article (Bridge Detroit)
News article (Fox 2 Detroit)
More about this technology
A system of acoustic sensors mounted on street lights or on the sides of buildings that passively listen for gunshots.