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Boston Police Department: Gunshot Detection

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

The Boston Police Department used ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, as of 2024.

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

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