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Oakland City Council to Decide Whether to Renew Controversial ShotSpotter Gunfire Detection System

Cities are reevaluating the effectiveness of the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system due to issues with false positives.

Councilmember Jenkins advocates for ShotSpotter renewal, citing life-saving potential despite the controversy.

Chicago will not renew its contract with SoundThinking, the company behind the ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology.

The decision comes after concerns about the accuracy, effectiveness, cost, and alleged bias of the technology.

Cities are reevaluating the effectiveness of the ShotSpotter gunfire detection system due to issues with false positives.

Councilmember Jenkins advocates for ShotSpotter renewal, citing life-saving potential despite the controversy.

Chicago will not renew its contract with SoundThinking, the company behind the ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology.

The decision comes after concerns about the accuracy, effectiveness, cost, and alleged bias of the technology.

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