Summary
The committee delayed a $2 million, 9-month extension of the ShotSpotter contract after speakers urged the city to end the program, citing studies showing most alerts lead to no crime.
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Last discussed Jun 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $2,058,778 increase, bringing the total contract to about $9.06 million in city funds.
Supporters say police get investigative leads that help close homicide and shooting cases.
Opponents say communities of color face over-policing from false alerts and that dollars would be better spent on human policing and services.
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Public Health and Safety Standing Committee
The committee delayed a $2 million, 9-month extension of the ShotSpotter contract after speakers urged the city to end the program, citing studies showing most alerts lead to no crime.
Public Health and Safety Standing Committee
DPD wants $2 million more to keep ShotSpotter running through March 2027 while a new RFP is evaluated. Police testified it saves lives; critics cite a University of Michigan study questioning its claims plus privacy concerns. The committee held it a week for public comment.
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