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Hear the Impact of ShotSpotter on Police Agencies

ShotSpotter is a tool that gives officers an opportunity to make a greater impact on gun violence.

By itself, it is not a cure-all, but when used as part of a comprehensive gun crime response strategy, it can contribute to positive outcomes for the police and the community.

ShotSpotter Helps Save Lives

Pittsburgh, PA

36%

reduction in
homicides year-over-year

Greenville, NC

29%

reduction in
gun violence injuries in first year

West Palm Beach, FL

60% & 65%

reduction in homicides and other gun incidents with injuries YTD

San Diego, CA

32%

homicides down
from prior year

Pittsburgh, PA

Gunshot victims found with the help of ShotSpotter

Miami, FL

35%

reduction in
homicides from 2014-2017

Camden, NJ

4 min

reduction in
GSW victims transport time

Fort Myers, FL

25%

reduction in
homicides over prior year

Camden County, NJ

46%

decrease in
homicides by shootings

88%

of gunfire incidents
were not called into 911

Source: Brookings Institute, Carr and Doleac (2016): “The geography, incidence, and underreporting of gun violence: new evidence using ShotSpotter data” Brookings Institute Read Study

ShotSpotter 911 call data value report graphic

ShotSpotter Contributes to Reductions in Shootings

Oakland, CA

66%

reduction in
shootings per square mile

Cincinnati, OH

48%

reduction in
Avondale shootings

Chicago, IL

40%

reduction in
Englewood shootings

Rochester, NY

40%

decrease in
gunshot incidents

Las Vegas, NV

26%

reduction in violent crime during pilot (expanding from 6 to 23 sq mi)

Fort Myers, FL

33%

decrease in gunfire
in 2020

Baltimore, MD

15%

reduction in
shootings from the prior year

Newport News, VA

13%

reduction in
shootings (2019)

Salinas, CA

10%

gunfire reduction compared between 2019 & 2018 (Jan - Oct)

50% to 89%

Improvement in shell casing recovery in homicide cases involving a firearm with gunshot detection technology

12% to 41%

Improvement in shell casing recovery in robberies involving a firearm with gunshot detection technology

“The most promising aspect of GDT identified through this implementation evaluation is its integration with other investigative tools, such as the ATF’s NIBIN and its firearm eTrace program.”
Justice Evaluation Journal

Pittsburgh, PA

40%

of crimes solved from alerts in ShotSpotter areas vs 10% in non-coverage areas

Columbus, OH

133 & 132

arrests and guns off
the streets in 16 months

Newport News, VA

886

illegal weapons
seized (2019)

Toledo, OH

70 & 50

arrests and firearms
seized in just over 10 months

Denver, CO

296%

increase in arrests
since 2015

Bakersfield, CA

50 & 37

arrests and guns
seized in the first year

95%

agree ShotSpotter is an effective way to reduce crime

89%

would recommend ShotSpotter to other neighborhoods

Cincinnati Price Hill ShotSpotter survey evaluation report (2019)

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Everyday ShotSpotter Contributes to
Precision Responses and Community Safety

25 NEWS - WEEK Peoria, IL

ShotSpotter alert led officer to save a victim's life

Officers first responded to the scene for a ShotSpotter alert of multiple rounds fired. They gave aid to the victim until he was transported to an area hospital.

Gunshot victim’s life saved thanks to quick response to Shotspotter alert

A man from Helenvale has much to be grateful for after first responders came to his aid within minutes after he was wounded in the neck. This, thanks to an alert from Shotspotter technology that simultaneously informs the Metro Police and the South African Police Services of gunfire in the area.

Officer rendered first aid to a serious gunshot victim after responding to ShotSpotter alert

Columbia Police responded to two ShotSpotter alerts. The male victim was found outside of a residence with serious injuries. An officer initially rendered first aid before EMS arrived.

ShotSpotter alert lead officers to an unresponsive pregnant women with gunshot wound

She was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but later died, police said. The woman was eight months pregnant and doctors were able to deliver her baby, who remains in critical condition.

ShotSpotter identified at least 19 shootings over the weekend

Sacramento police officers made 10 gun-related arrests throughout the weekend, resulting in nine illegal firearm seizures and at least 94 rounds of bullets recovered. Of the 19 shootings recorded by ShotSpotter, 13 were not reported to law enforcement.

Cops responding to Shotspotter alert may have prevented a tragedy

Pittsburgh police officers responding to a Shotspotter alert find gas line ruptured by gunfire; homes evacuated

ShotSpotter alert lead officers to a gunshot victim, followed by investigation and arrest

Rochester police officer discovered a 39-year-old male shot in the chest by responding to a ShotSpotter activation. The coordinated effort by officers, investigators, & crime analysts resulted in the quick arrest of a parolee, and recovery of 2 illegal guns.

NYPD Housing PSA 2 patrol cops rapid response to a ShotSpotter activation for multiple shots

Followed by timely dissemination of intel to the field & FIO, the illegal gun was removed and the person in possession was arrested.

Fresno Chief Attributes Quick Response to Downtown Shooting to ShotSpotter

Many thankful the suspect was stopped almost immediately. Police Chief Jerry Dyer attributes officer's quick response to ShotSpotter technology.

ShotSpotter Technology Helps Arrest Serial Shooter in Arizona

Ten of the incidents happened on or next to the apartment complex. Glendale investigators found a lot of shell casings, in large part due to Shotspotter technology.

Policía arresta a sujeto por disparar al aire

Una alerta del Sistema de detección de disparos “Shot Spotter” llevó a los agentes del precinto de Monte Hatillo hasta el Residencial Jardines de Campo Rico, en Río Piedras, donde en la madrugada de hoy arrestaron a un individuo al que le ocuparon una pistola y narcóticos.

Chief Says ShotSpotter a game changer

“There are 16 people, 16 less families affected by gun violence in the city right now..." Illegal firearms recoveries up 33%

ShotSpotter Calls LRPD to Homicide, Victim Worked to Stop Violence in LR

Police say no one called 911 about shots being fired, but the gunshot was picked up by the new ShotSpotter technology.

CONTRIBUTING TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES

Hear the Impact of ShotSpotter on Police Agencies

ShotSpotter is a tool that gives officers an opportunity to make a greater impact on gun violence.

ShotSpotter Helps Save Lives

Pittsburgh, PA

Greenville, NC

West Palm Beach, FL

San Diego, CA

Pittsburgh, PA

Miami, FL

Camden, NJ

Fort Myers, FL

Camden County, NJ

ShotSpotter Leads Police to Unreported Gunfire

88%

ShotSpotter Contributes to Reductions in Shootings

Oakland, CA

Cincinnati, OH

Chicago, IL

Rochester, NY

Las Vegas, NV

Fort Myers, FL

Baltimore, MD

Newport News, VA

Salinas, CA

ShotSpotter Alerts Lead Police to Collect Evidence, Seize Firearms, Make Arrests, and Solve Cases

50% to 89%

12% to 41%

Pittsburgh, PA

Columbus, OH

Newport News, VA

Toledo, OH

Denver, CO

Bakersfield, CA

Communities Support ShotSpotter

95%

89%

Everyday ShotSpotter Contributes to Precision Responses and Community Safety

25 NEWS - WEEK Peoria, IL

ShotSpotter alert led officer to save a victim's life

MyPE, South Africa

Gunshot victim’s life saved thanks to quick response to Shotspotter alert

@ColumbiaPDSC, Twitter

Officer rendered first aid to a serious gunshot victim after responding to ShotSpotter alert

NBC5, Chicago

ShotSpotter alert lead officers to an unresponsive pregnant women with gunshot wound

KCRA3 Sacramento, CA

ShotSpotter identified at least 19 shootings over the weekend

TribLIVE Pittsburgh, PA

Cops responding to Shotspotter alert may have prevented a tragedy

@RPD_PSI Rochester, Twitter

ShotSpotter alert lead officers to a gunshot victim, followed by investigation and arrest

@NYPDPSA2, Twitter

NYPD Housing PSA 2 patrol cops rapid response to a ShotSpotter activation for multiple shots

ABC30 Fresno

Fresno Chief Attributes Quick Response to Downtown Shooting to ShotSpotter

ABC15 Arizona

ShotSpotter Technology Helps Arrest Serial Shooter in Arizona

EL VOCERO

Policía arresta a sujeto por disparar al aire

Local News 10 - Newport News, VA

Chief Says ShotSpotter a game changer

FOX 16, Little Rock, AK

ShotSpotter Calls LRPD to Homicide, Victim Worked to Stop Violence in LR

Everyday ShotSpotter Contributes to
Precision Responses and Community Safety