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ShotSpotter renewal due in 2026 as committee reviews data, with sharp public debate
Summary
The committee reviewed ShotSpotter and ResourceRouter data ahead of a 2026 contract renewal; police presented evidence of cases and recoveries while public commenters warned of civil‑liberties and reliability concerns.
The Public Safety Committee on Sept. 9 reviewed a departmental briefing on the city’s ShotSpotter acoustic‑detection and ResourceRouter deployment tools as the contract approaches renewal on April 5, 2026. The committee accepted and filed the informational communication.
Chief Saucier told the committee the last contract (covering ShotSpotter and ResourceRouter) took effect April 5, 2023 and totaled $573,563; the department said the current contract will be reviewed before renewal. Saucier and other staff described operational results including: 84 ShotSpotter activations identified as confirmed gunshots, of which Saucier said 39 occurred without an accompanying 911 call; 2024 had 105…
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