Research finds ShotSpotter slows police responses to 911 calls
WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago
September 18, 20243m 50s
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Show Notes
Chicago’s contract for the gunshot detection system known as ShotSpotter is due to expire on Sunday.
That would fulfill a campaign promise by Mayor Brandon Johnson to pull the plug.
Some City Council members today are trying to compel his administration to extend the ShotSpotter contract.
They’ve sided with a former CPD superintendent and the company that provides ShotSpotter.
They all say the technology saves lives by getting cops to shooting scenes faster.
But an economist at the Social Science Research Council has co-authored a study that found unintended consequences.
His name is Michael Topper.
He spoke with WBEZ’s Chip Mitchell.
HOST: DIXON