Homestead extends gunfire‑detection contract and accepts multiple law‑enforcement grants

Jan 22, 2026

Council approved a contract amendment to continue a gunfire‑detection service and accepted several public‑safety grants including a $3.25 million COPS hiring grant; councilmembers debated cost, coverage and operational value for police response.

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The council on Wednesday approved a contract amendment with SoundThinking (formerly ShotSpotter) for continued gunfire‑detection service and accepted multiple state and federal public‑safety grants, including a $3.25 million COPS hiring grant.

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