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ShotSpotter Still Active in New Bedford | New Bedford News
New Bedford’s ShotSpotter system is still firing alerts — even after its official contract expired in June — as police scramble to decide whether to bring it back. Despite city concerns over accuracy and the fact that most shootings are already reported via 911, officers continue receiving notifications, including a recent one near State Street that led to shell casings and property damage. The police union president says he’s gotten seven alerts in just one month. While the tech company behind ShotSpotter says this is a common occurrence in government contracts, the city and police are…
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