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Board hears debate on ShotSpotter contract, police drones and public-safety tech
Summary
Councilors discussed a pending ShotSpotter contract (possible expansion), police drone pilot funded by a public-safety grant, and dispatch prioritization for ShotSpotter alerts; a separate ordinance item to reauthorize ShotSpotter coverage was discussed for a future vote.
The board held an extended discussion about public-safety technology, including possible expansion of the ShotSpotter gunshot-detection system, a police drone pilot program funded by a public-safety grant, and how dispatch prioritizes ShotSpotter alerts.
Lieutenant (name provided in record as the police presenter) told the board the vendor had proposed a multi-year arrangement that would expand coverage and that the company quoted a cost of about $200,000 per year if the city adds an additional service area around the John Barrow addition; the proposal would include four square miles with one square mile provided at no charge and the city paying for three square miles. The lieutenant said adding the additional area…
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