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Somerville Police Department: Gunshot Detection

Agency	Somerville Police Department
Location	Somerville, MA
Technology	Gunshot Detection
Vendor	ShotSpotter

The Somerville Police Department uses ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.

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A system of acoustic sensors mounted on street lights or on the sides of buildings that passively listen for gunshots.