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title: Show Your Support Test
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Public Safety

# Did you know that gunshot detection in Durham is paused?

## Save Lives

## Gunshot Detection Helps Save Lives

Durham has almost completed its 12-month pilot of the gun detection technology ShotSpotter. Over 80% of gunfire goes unreported.

ShotSpotter steps in and listens and alerts first responders to gunfire incidents in less than a minute, so they can respond quickly, get to the scene, and save lives.

Durham City Council members have paused the pilot and intend to formally receive and review the results of an upcoming Duke University study, which will examine ShotSpotter's efficacy across a number of dimensions, including victims found and lives saved.

 

## How to Show Support

- Click on any of the email addresses of Durham city council members.
- An email will automatically pop up with a standard message of support
- Edit the email as desired (or not) – it is often helpful to include your name at the bottom
- Hit “send”
- You can email more than one council member, or even all of them

## Show your support for gunshot detection by emailing your elected officials

![Leonardo Williams](https://go.soundthinking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leonardo%20Williams.png?width=200&height=200&name=Leonardo%20Williams.png)

#### Mayor Leonardo Williams

Ward:

At-Large

[Leonardo.Williams@durhamnc.gov](mailto:Leonardo.Williams@durhamnc.gov?subject=I%20Support%20Gunshot%20Detection&body=As%20a%20member%20of%20the%20Durham%2C%20NC%20community%2C%20I%20am%20disappointed%20by%20your%20decision%20to%20vote%20against%20the%20ongoing%20use%20of%20ShotSpotter.%20This%20technology%20has%20proven%20vital%20in%20saving%20lives%20in%20Durham%2C%20and%20I%20wholeheartedly%20support%20its%20continued%20implementation.%20I%20urge%20you%20to%20reconsider%20and%20prioritize%20the%20safety%20and%20well-being%20of%20our%20community.)

![Mark Middleton](https://go.soundthinking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Mark%20Middleton.png?width=200&height=200&name=Mark%20Middleton.png)

#### Mayor Pro Tempore Mark-Anthony Middleton

Ward:

Ward 2

[Mark-Anthony.Middleton@durhamnc.gov](mailto:Mark-Anthony.Middleton@durhamnc.gov?subject=I%20Support%20Gunshot%20Detection&body=As%20a%20member%20of%20the%20Durham%2C%20NC%20community%2C%20I%20am%20disappointed%20by%20your%20decision%20to%20vote%20against%20the%20ongoing%20use%20of%20ShotSpotter.%20This%20technology%20has%20proven%20vital%20in%20saving%20lives%20in%20Durham%2C%20and%20I%20wholeheartedly%20support%20its%20continued%20implementation.%20I%20urge%20you%20to%20reconsider%20and%20prioritize%20the%20safety%20and%20well-being%20of%20our%20community.)

![Nate Baker](https://go.soundthinking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nate%20Baker.png?width=200&height=200&name=Nate%20Baker.png)

#### Councilmember Nate Baker

Ward:

At-Large

[Nate.Baker@durhamnc.gov](mailto:Nate.Baker@durhamnc.gov?subject=I%20Support%20Gunshot%20Detection&body=As%20a%20member%20of%20the%20Durham%2C%20NC%20community%2C%20I%20am%20disappointed%20by%20your%20decision%20to%20vote%20against%20the%20ongoing%20use%20of%20ShotSpotter.%20This%20technology%20has%20proven%20vital%20in%20saving%20lives%20in%20Durham%2C%20and%20I%20wholeheartedly%20support%20its%20continued%20implementation.%20I%20urge%20you%20to%20reconsider%20and%20prioritize%20the%20safety%20and%20well-being%20of%20our%20community.)

![Javiera Caballero](https://go.soundthinking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Javiera%20Caballero.png?width=200&height=200&name=Javiera%20Caballero.png)

#### Councilmember Javiera Caballero

Ward:

At-Large

[Javiera.Caballero@durhamnc.gov](mailto:Javiera.Caballero@durhamnc.gov?subject=I%20Support%20Gunshot%20Detection&body=As%20a%20member%20of%20the%20Durham%2C%20NC%20community%2C%20I%20am%20disappointed%20by%20your%20decision%20to%20vote%20against%20the%20ongoing%20use%20of%20ShotSpotter.%20This%20technology%20has%20proven%20vital%20in%20saving%20lives%20in%20Durham%2C%20and%20I%20wholeheartedly%20support%20its%20continued%20implementation.%20I%20urge%20you%20to%20reconsider%20and%20prioritize%20the%20safety%20and%20well-being%20of%20our%20community.)

![DeDreana Freeman](https://go.soundthinking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DeDreana%20Freeman.png?width=200&height=200&name=DeDreana%20Freeman.png)

#### Councilmember DeDreana Freeman

Ward:

Ward 1

[DeDreana.Freeman@durhamnc.gov](mailto:DeDreana.Freeman@durhamnc.gov?subject=I%20Support%20Gunshot%20Detection&body=As%20a%20member%20of%20the%20Durham%2C%20NC%20community%2C%20I%20am%20disappointed%20by%20your%20decision%20to%20vote%20against%20the%20ongoing%20use%20of%20ShotSpotter.%20This%20technology%20has%20proven%20vital%20in%20saving%20lives%20in%20Durham%2C%20and%20I%20wholeheartedly%20support%20its%20continued%20implementation.%20I%20urge%20you%20to%20reconsider%20and%20prioritize%20the%20safety%20and%20well-being%20of%20our%20community.)

![Carl Rist](https://go.soundthinking.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Carl%20Rist.png?width=200&height=200&name=Carl%20Rist.png)

#### Councilmember Carl Rist

Ward:

At-Large

[Carl.Rist@durhamnc.gov](mailto:Carl.Rist@durhamnc.gov?subject=I%20Support%20Gunshot%20Detection&body=As%20a%20member%20of%20the%20Durham%2C%20NC%20community%2C%20I%20am%20disappointed%20by%20your%20decision%20to%20vote%20against%20the%20ongoing%20use%20of%20ShotSpotter.%20This%20technology%20has%20proven%20vital%20in%20saving%20lives%20in%20Durham%2C%20and%20I%20wholeheartedly%20support%20its%20continued%20implementation.%20I%20urge%20you%20to%20reconsider%20and%20prioritize%20the%20safety%20and%20well-being%20of%20our%20community.)