ShotSpotter tech eyed as possible tool in gun violence prevention

Gun crime in Cleveland appears to be getting worse. But a new audio alert service called ShotSpotter could be key to the solution.

The technology, now being tested in Cleveland, alerts police when it detects gunfire, and has already proven effective in deterring some potential instances of gun violence. Some hope that if applied more widely and deployed with complementary measures, it could improve safety.

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