· Chicago, IL
Chicago OIG finds ShotSpotter rarely leads to evidence of gun crimes
Chicago’s Office of Inspector General reported that ShotSpotter alerts rarely lead to confirmed gun-related evidence. Analysing the alerts from January through May, the office found that of 50,176 notifications, only 9.1% indicated evidence of a gun-related offense and only 2.1% linked directly to investigatory stops. The report said alerts can change officers’ behavior in patrolling areas. Deputy Inspector General Deborah Witzburg said there is little data linking alerts to recovered evidence or stops. The report came amid the city’s extended $33 million contract with ShotSpotter for two years.
$33,000,000Contract spendreportednot on THE TABThree-year ShotSpotter contract extended for two years; city had paid $24.1 million as of the report.
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