‘ShotSpotter,' Chicago's gunshot detection technology system, dismantled as contract expires
Hours before the contract ended, Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a "Request for Information" plan to "gather recommendations on first responder technology."
ShotSpotter technology goes dark in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — ShotSpotter is now offline in Chicago. The gunshot detection system stopped sending data to police at 12:01 a.m. Monday—all despite a monthslong fight to keep the technology in the city.
Chicago ShotSpotter contract ends, city to begin dismantling gunshot detection technology
The city's ShotSpotter contract ended early Sunday morning. The company that owns ShotSpotter will begin dismantling the technology in Chicago on Monday.
Chicago begins search for first responder tech to replace ShotSpotter
The request for information, known as an RFI, asks companies to submit details on first-responder technology that would be effective in covering the city's 235 square miles.
ShotSpotter technology officially offline in Chicago
The gunshot detection technology alerts police to gunfire faster than a 911 call. Chicago Police said they are no longer getting alerts about the location of possible gunfire at all. Megan Hickey reports.
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