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ShotSpotter on Hold for Community Impact | Springfield News
Springfield’s City Council has paused a $1.1 million ShotSpotter contract renewal, sparking debate over whether the gunshot detection tech should be tied to real community action — not just data collection. Ald. Shawn Gregory’s proposed amendment demands the city use alerts to target neighborhood cleanup, resident engagement, and partnerships — and asks for transparency on how many alerts lead to arrests. Critics question the system’s effectiveness, citing studies from Chicago and Kansas City showing limited impact on crime reduction and risks of over-policing. The police chief admits he…
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