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Kankakee council renews ShotSpotter subscription for $49,500; police say it aids response
Kankakee City Council · December 16, 2025
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Council approved a one-year renewal of the ShotSpotter subscription at $49,500, with police and some council members saying the system helps locate shootings and recover shell casings; funding will move from ARPA to capital pending grant reimbursements.
The Kankakee City Council approved a one-year renewal of the ShotSpotter Respond subscription at a cost of $49,500 for the period Nov. 9, 2025 through Nov. 8, 2026.
Chief Kidwell told the council the amount is unchanged from prior years and that the department values the technology. "I would definitely say it saved lives,"…
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