A leaked spreadsheet of SoundThinking sensors recently made headlines, sparking confusion as the company rebranded from ShotSpotter last year. ShotSpotter’s outdoor acoustic gunfire detection system has garnered attention and criticism for providing services to various law enforcement agencies in the US. Critics point to the secrecy surrounding the system, questioning its efficacy and civil rights impacts. A surprising discovery was the density of sensors in Albuquerque, correlating with income levels and raising concerns about surveillance in certain neighborhoods. Coverage patterns appear to reflect race and class divisions. The accuracy of ShotSpotter reports is contentious, with independent validation resisted by the company.
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