Why We Need Gun Violence Trauma Intervention
Recent research from Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia highlighted a troubling truth: Exposure to gun violence trauma is...
ShotSpotter’s Important Role in Improving Public Safety
Twelve major cities set homicide records this year. And yet more than 80% of gunshots are not reported to 911,...
Four Steps to Improving the Relationship Between Police and Community
The relationship between police and community centers around a complex and deeply rooted social contract that will take concentrated effort...
Police-Community Relations: A Historical Overview
One of the most critical initiatives for law enforcement today is improving police-community relations. High levels of urban violence—and resulting...
Calling all leaders: Crime Gun Intelligence Strategies – now!
In terms of seeking justice for the victims, resolution for their loved ones and peace for their neighbors, there are...
ShotSpotter Ideal Tool to Bolster Police-Community Engagement
Police-community engagement is now recognized as an important part of every law enforcement agency’s mission to better connect and collaborate...
How to Improve Investigation Clearance Rates with Federal Funding
Naturally, improving clearance rates is a top priority for every law enforcement agency. Not only does it get serial offenders...
How to Maximize Agency Resources with Federal Funding
In a recent PERF survey, 48% of police agencies reported budget and staffing shortages. Resource constraints have forced many agencies...
ShotSpotter’s Response to Associated Press Article
On August 19, 2021, the Associated Press published an article titled: “Police Jailed a Man for Murder; Algorithm was Key...
Gunshot Detection Technology Proves to be Tip of the Spear for Smart Crime Gun Intelligence
Gun violence is a severe problem in this country, but after the tumultuous year of 2020 it has exploded into...
The American Rescue Act Can Help Your Agency Fund Crime Reducing Technology
As the U.S. recovers from COVID-19, gun crime is surging to historically high levels. Recognizing the urgent need, lawmakers approved...
Is Your Crime Analysis Program Robust Enough for 2021?
Police departments around the country are struggling to manage the large amounts of data they collect each day. In this...