Overview

• ShotSpotter, the gunshot detection system, was decommissioned at midnight on Monday following Mayor Johnson's decision, which he justified by citing its high cost and questionable accuracy.
• Residents express mixed reactions, with some concerned about slower police response times and others questioning the system's effectiveness.
• Mayor Johnson has issued a request for information to find new technologies that ensure quick law enforcement response to violent crimes.
• Despite the City Council's strong support for keeping ShotSpotter, only the mayor has the authority over city contracts, rendering their votes ineffective.
• Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling assures the public that the police will continue their commitment to public safety and encourages residents to call 911 if they hear gunshots.