Chicago Ends ShotSpotter Contract, Seeks New Crime Response Tech

Mayor Brandon Johnson discontinues ShotSpotter, urging businesses to propose alternative technologies for rapid police response.

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.