Purchase ShotSpotter gunshot detection system to automatically locate shootings

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In Plain English

The city wants to buy technology that uses acoustic sensors to detect gunshots and pinpoint their location within seconds. ShotSpotter sends alerts directly to police dispatch when shots are fired. The system aims to reduce response times and help officers find shooting scenes faster than relying on 911 calls alone.

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Votes

Approved the item

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Viramontes
Passed

7 to 0

McLaughlinAye
ButtAye
BatesAye
RogersAye
RittermanAye
LopezAye
ViramontesAye

Why This Vote Matters

The city council unanimously approved purchasing ShotSpotter technology that uses acoustic sensors to automatically detect gunshots and alert police to their exact location within seconds. This system is designed to help officers respond faster to shootings than waiting for 911 calls, which often come in late or with inaccurate location information. The technology could potentially reduce response times in emergency situations involving gun violence. While the agenda item did not specify the purchase amount, ShotSpotter systems typically cost cities hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

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