Streaming Live: Aldermen respond to the end of Chicago ShotSpotter contract

CHICAGO (CBS) — Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t renew the city’s controversial contract with ShotSpotter, making good his promise to end the gunshot detection system.

The contract will expire on Friday, and the city will stop using the technology on Sept. 22.

“Moving forward, the City of Chicago will deploy its resources on the most effective strategies and tactics proven to accelerate the current downward trend in violent crime,” the city said in a statement.

Last week, a leaked internal report from Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s Office revealed that the system has “minimal return on investment” regarding holding shooters accountable.

The Cook County States Attorneys’ data reinforced concerns the CBS 2 Investigators have been reporting on for years.
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