ShotSpotter improves detection and response to gunfire, but doesn’t reduce crime, research finds

Eric Piza, professor of criminology and criminal justice and director of crime analysis initiatives at Northeastern University, found no public safety benefit from ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology. Credit: Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology has delivered as promised in terms of enabling police to quickly detect and respond to gunshots in two American cities, research from Northeastern University finds. But the controversial technology has not translated into public safety gains, according to the research titled, “The Impact of Gunshot Detection Technology on Gun Violence in Kansas City and Chicago: Read More