Did You Know Gunshot Detection in Chicago is Not Yet Renewed?
ShotSpotter and Chicago have been working together to quickly respond to gunfire incidents. Renewal date: FEB 16,2024.
Show Your Support on Feb 8th
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) is hosting a special community hearing to discuss gunshot detection.
Make sure your voice is heard!
Event Details
- When: Thursday, Feb 8th 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
- Where: Saint Sabina Church, 1210 W 78th Pl Chicago, IL 60620
- Parking: Adjacent lot and street parking available.
Voices From the Community
"Shotspotter saved my grandson's life, it picked up the shots and they found him within minutes he had been shot 27 times...he is alive..."
"Honestly, my community is seeing a shift in gunviolence and the police respond before I can call because of Shotspotter technology."
"Being a paramedic, those seconds do count."
"It is important to have gunshot detection because there have been many cases where a person is killed and nobody called 911."
Did You Know?
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- Instructions on contacting Mayor Johnson and your alderperson
- Sample email
- Phone numbers
- Event logistics
- ShotSpotter facts
- ..and more!
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- Myths and falsehoods about ShotSpotter
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"ShotSpotter congratulates Mayor Johnson on his win," Clark said. "We are immensely proud of the work we have done within the city of Chicago, and we are optimistic that we can continue our relationship with this great city and support Mayor Johnson and his administration. Over the years, ShotSpotter has worked to alert law enforcement to gunfire incidents that would otherwise go unreported, save lives, and enhance community trust in Chicago and other partnering cities. We are hopeful that we can demonstrate how ShotSpotter can best provide value to Chicago, and how it can be a vital component of Mayor Johnson’s holistic strategy in addressing gun violence."