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Public commenters urge council to keep ShotSpotter, press for humane outreach amid safety concerns
Summary
At public comment, speakers urged the council to retain the ShotSpotter system and to invest in community‑oriented responses to crime and homelessness; others asked for enforcement against modified car exhausts that mimic gunshots and that can degrade detection technology.
A mix of clergy, residents and public‑safety advocates asked Tampa City Council on Monday to maintain the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system and to pair it with humane outreach to people experiencing homelessness.
Bishop Michelle B. Patty, speaking for community groups, told councilors the system “has served as a deterrent” and urged that it remain in place so victims can call and officers can reach scenes more quickly. “This council should never ever put a…
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