Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Police Explore Alternatives to ShotSpotter Surveillance System - WDET 101.9 FM

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit police explore alternatives to ShotSpotter surveillance system - WDET 101.9 FM

Detroit Police want to extend their contract with ShotSpotter before it expires at the end of the month. But DPD officials tell city council they’re searching for alternatives to the technology.  Detroit City Council has expressed concerns about ShotSpotter’s surveillance tech in the past and they have questions about the effectiveness and security of the system.  DPD Officer Mathew Pencil frequently responds to ShotSpotter incidents in the city…

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