ShotSpotter, Chicago City Council
ShotSpotter contract with City of Chicago expires at midnight Saturday
This week, the city council voted to overturn Mayor Brandon Johnson's plan to eliminate the controversial system, but Johnson says he will veto it.
Some aldermen warn ShotSpotter veto could blow up budget negotiations between mayor, city council
Mayor Brandon Johnson has vowed to veto an ordinance that would keep ShotSpotter gun detection technology in place, but supporters in council are not ready to give up the fight just yet.
Minneapolis City Council approves expansion of ShotSpotter
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday extended a contract for ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, amid debate over whether or not it makes the city safer. It’s a smaller expansion than law enforcement requested;
Chicago alderpeople vote to keep ShotSpotter technology, Mayor Johnson plans to veto
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to get rid of the controversial gunshot detection program, saying it's too expensive and doesn't actually help fight crime.
Chicago City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter; mayor says he will veto ordinance
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago aldermen voted Wednesday in favor of keeping ShotSpotter gun detection technology. Aldermen voted 33-14. It was not immediately clear if the vote was a veto-proof majority. Mayor Brandon Johnson has not said what his next steps would be, if the City Council voted to keep ShotSpotter.
ShotSpotter contract renewal approved by Minneapolis City Council
Minneapolis City Council members voted on Thursday to continue using and even expand the use of ShotSpotter technology in the city, at least for now.
Chicago City Council pushes for special meeting as debate over ShotSpotter intensifies
The debate over ShotSpotter, Chicago's gunshot detection technology, is set to continue as some City Council members push for a special meeting at City Hall.
Chicago City Council votes overwhelmingly in favor of ShotSpotter technology despite mayor's resistance
Former 911 dispatcher in Chicago Keith Thornton Jr. joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss backlash against Mayor Brandon Johnson's stance and why he believes the gunfire detection system is critical for the community.
Mayor Brandon Johnson vows to veto ShotSpotter contract despite City Council support
City Council members are rallying to keep ShotSpotter but Mayor Brandon Johnson said he still wants to cancel it.
Chicago city councilors vote to skirt mayor in effort to keep ShotSpotter tech
The Chicago City Council Wednesday approved a measure aimed at circumventing the mayor's authority and overturning his plan to end the city's use of the controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.
Civilian police oversight president worried about life after ShotSpotter
What do we do when this goes off? ... Upwards of 80% in many communities, people don’t call 911 when there is a shooting.
Mayor Johnson reiterates veto stance on ShotSpotter, so what happens next?
Barring a last-minute extension, the company behind the ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology says work will begin Monday ...
After ShotSpotter ends, what happens to the sensors and infrastructure?
The City Council on Wednesday voted 33-14 to give police Supt. Larry Snelling power over the city’s contract with ...
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Minneapolis considers an expansion of ShotSpotter — but with strings attached
Minneapolis is poised to extend its contract for gunshot detection technology — but only modestly expand where police use it.
City Council votes to keep ShotSpotter, but Mayor Johnson pledges veto
As Mayor Johnson sticks to his plan, opponents are already trying to pin him with blame for any gunshot deaths that follow, ...
Paul Lisnek on a potential shakeup at CPS, the likely end of ShotSpotter, the presidential race & more
This week’s topics include reports of Mayor Brandon Johnson asking Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to step down, ...
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ShotSpotter support highest in Black, Hispanic Chicago wards mayor claims it hurts
Where is support strongest for the gunshot detection system Chicago’s mayor wants to dump? In the Black and Hispanic wards ...
Minneapolis will keep using ShotSpotter gunshot detection… for now
The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously Thursday to expand and extend its contract to use the gunshot detection ...