Oak Forest Police Department: Gunshot Detection
Sensors triangulate the location of gunfire.
Credit: ShotSpotter/City of Seattle
| Agency | Oak Forest Police Department |
| Location | Oak Forest, IL |
| Technology | Gunshot Detection |
| Vendor | Flock Safety |
The Oak Forest Police Department started a Flock Safety gunshot detection pilot program in 2023, with 64 units installed throughout the city.
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News article (Chicago Tribune)
More about this technology
Gunshot detection is a technology law enforcement uses to receive alerts on where gunfire may occur in neighborhoods. This technology relies on a series of acoustic sensors mounted on street lights or on the sides of buildings. When a loud noise triggers the sensors, software triangulates the estimated location of the gunfire.
Sensors triangulate the location of gunfire.
Credit: ShotSpotter/City of Seattle