DeSoto shelled out $300,000 for gunshot detection technology, and now the city is evaluating its effectiveness. The big question is whether this investment is truly reducing crime or just a costly experiment.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The city is seeking $99,000 in grant funding to cover the costs of the ShotSpotter system.
Residents will benefit from potentially faster police response to gun-related incidents and improved public safety.
No groups negatively affected
The city is seeking grant funding to implement the ShotSpotter system, which detects and alerts authorities to gunshots. This aims to improve response times and public safety.
A look inside DeSoto's $300K investment into gunshot detection technology. Is it paying off? CBS News
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