The city of Hammond, Indiana, will implement the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter in an effort to decrease law enforcement's response times to gunfire and…
The city of Hammond, Indiana, will implement the gunshot detection system ShotSpotter in an effort to decrease law enforcement's response times to gunfire and improve safety, the city announced Friday.
ShotSpotter will aid in evidence collection, witness location and the apprehension of armed suspects, according to the news release. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyThe addition of ShotSpotter technology is part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce gun crimes through smarter policing practices, according to officials. The technology will be funded by a $300,000 grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance with the United States Department of Justice.
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