SAFETY Act Certification and Designation

Managed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Supporting Anti-terrorism by fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act) was created to provide critical incentives and liability protections for the development and deployment of anti-terrorism technologies.

To achieve SAFETY Act certification, ShotSpotter demonstrated that its technology and services can be used to deter, defend against, respond to, or mitigate a terrorist act. After rigorous review by the Office of the Undersecretary for Science and Technology, the ShotSpotter Gunshot Location System® (GLS) was issued certification by the Department of Homeland Security and placed on their Approved Products List for Homeland Security. Warranty and maintenance services, training, extended maintenance services, and installation and calibration are included as part of the certification

Certification is the highest level of liability protection available under the SAFETY Act. It provides significant liability protections and effectively shields ShotSpotter, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers from liability for legal claims resulting from acts of terrorism.

For more details, visit SAFETYAct.gov.

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"The city of Rochester has seen a 43% reduction in gunfire since the system went live... Within 48 hours of turning the system on we had our first felony arrest."

Rochester Police Department,
Rochester, NY

"The more we expand [ShotSpotter], the more accurate it gets."

Chief of Police,
Washington D.C.

"[ShotSpotter] is like having extra patrol officers on the street."

Mayor,
Rochester, NY

"We were getting things like 'in the backyard, ten feet back'. That allowed us to collect shell casings, evidence and also to respond very quickly to an incident where shots were fired."

Chief of Police,
Gary, IN

"We are creating omnipresence in the minds of the criminal community, which means they think the police presence is anywhere and everywhere."

Police Detective,
Saginaw, MI

"We've had numerous cases in which we've found victims laying there bleeding from gunshot wounds. If we wouldn't have been notified via the ShotSpotter system, there's a good chance some of these people would've died.”

Sheriff,
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

"[ShotSpotter] is one of the most vital pieces of policing tools that any police department can have."

Police Captain,
Montgomery, AL

"Evidence from the ShotSpotter system and the city's public safety video cameras has been used in 'hundreds' of cases since it was first installed four years ago, often corroborating other bits of evidence or assisting investigators with solid proof of people's whereabouts."

Deputy Chief, Minneapolis, MN

"We saw, in the first 30 days, a 30% drop in complaints of shots fired."

City Council Member,
Minneapolis, MN

"ShotSpotter is a better compass to point officers in the right direction."

Lieutenant,
Minneapolis, MN

“(ShotSpotter) was one of two crucial elements to providing probable cause (for arrest).”

Chief of Police,
Saginaw, MI

“Now when we pull up on a scene, we have 100 percent knowledge if there was actually a shot. It makes your approach different.”

Police Sergeant,
Springfield, MA

"Since the very first installation, we've seen a 75% decrease in gunfire in our jurisdiction."

Chief of Police,
Redwood City, CA

"We get there sooner, which means we're more likely to catch the person responsible. For an injured person, it can be the difference between living and dying."

Former Chief,
Washington D.C.

“O ShotSpotter permite combater o crime com inteligência e facilita a integração dos diversos órgãos de segurança pública."

Prefeito de Canoas,
Jairo Jorge (PT)

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