MAKING CITIES &
CAMPUSES SAFER
The Leader in Gunshot Detection,
Location and Forensic Analysis
See ShotSpotter Respond App in Action
SHOOTING VICTIMS DIE
EVIDENCE IS NOT COLLECTED
THE COMMUNITY THINKS THE POLICE DON’T CARE
LOCAL ECONOMY &
JOBS SUFFER *
* Source: The Effect of Gun Violence on Local Economies, Urban Institute, 2016
ShotSpotter Proactively Addresses Gun Violence Issues
DETECT
Detect 90%+ of gunfire incidents with a precise location in less than 60 seconds to significantly improve response times.
PROTECT
Protect patrol officers with increased tactical awareness such as number of rounds and shooters as they approach crime scenes.
CONNECT
Connect investigators to the location of shell casings and other forensic evidence, while also improving police connections with the community.
Learn Why 90+ Cities Trust ShotSpotter
“ The one technology that has made the most difference in Chicago’s reduction in gun violence in the last 12 months has been ShotSpotter – it’s a game changer. “POLICE SUPERINTENDENT EDDIE JOHNSONChicago PD | Customer since 2012
“ We’re seeing a 40% reduction in gun violence in areas we’re using ShotSpotter. We’re proud to be a ShotSpotter city. “MAYOR JOHN CRANLEYCINCINNATI, OH | Customer since 2017
“ ShotSpotter helps solve crimes –
and it can help save lives, too. “MAYOR TONI HARPNew Haven, CT | Customer since 2011
and it can help save lives, too. “MAYOR TONI HARPNew Haven, CT | Customer since 2011
“ After almost 30 years in law enforcement, I’ve yet to find a more profound and proven way to increase community/police relations than ShotSpotter. “CHIEF SCOTT RUSZKOWSKISouth Bend, IN | Customer since 2014
“ With ShotSpotter’s immediacy and accuracy, response time to gunshots is cut in half. It is the easiest, most accurate technology I’ve been associated with. “CHIEF OF POLICE JERRY DYERFresno PD | Customer since 2015
“ Our cops rely on ShotSpotter
to do their jobs better. “CHIEF OF POLICE ALLWYN BROWNRichmond PD | Customer since 2012
to do their jobs better. “CHIEF OF POLICE ALLWYN BROWNRichmond PD | Customer since 2012
“ ShotSpotter is an important forensic tool that is more reliable than witnesses. My office relies on it to provide hard evidence on which gun fired first and from what precise location to help prosecute criminals. “DISTRICT ATTORNEY HILLAR MOOREEAST BATON ROUGE, LA | Customer since 2007
Chicago,
Illinois
Illinois
Cincinnati,
Ohio
Ohio
New Haven,
Connecticut
Connecticut
South Bend,
Indiana
Indiana
Fresno,
California
California
Richmond,
California
California
Baton Rouge,
Lousianna
Lousianna
How ShotSpotter Works
SENSORS AND SOFTWARE
Acoustic sensors are strategically placed in a coverage area. When a gun is fired, the sensors detect shots fired. Audio triangulation pinpoints gunfire location and machine-learning algorithms analyze the sound. If the sound and visual audio signature match gunfire, it is passed along to the Incident Review Center (IRC)
Acoustic Assessment
Acoustic experts at the IRC review incidents in seconds and add tactical intelligence such as “multiple shooters” and “automatic weapons”. Confirmed gunshots are published within seconds.
Alerts to Agencies
Notifications are sent to dispatch centers, MDTs and smartphones. These alerts contain a full set of contextual information. Total time from gunshot to alert is less than 60 seconds. Alerts can trigger other systems such as cameras to pan, tilt, and zoom near an incident.
How ShotSpotter Works
The Most Complete & Reliable Gunshot
Detection Solution Enables Better Policing
- Detects, locates and alerts on gunfire in less than 60 seconds
- Acoustic experts filter out false positives
- Tactical intelligence provided for patrol officers
- Detailed location data aids in evidence collection
- Hotspot analysis enables effective deployment of PD resources
- Detailed forensic reports bolsters investigation and prosecution
- Improved evidence collection feeds your NIBIN program
- Simple, affordable subscription service — no IT integration required
