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Ford School of Public Policy study raises concerns about acoustic gunshot detection systems used by police departments
September 02, 2022
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 2 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:

A University of Michigan researcher says law enforcement technology aimed at detecting gunshot sounds and notifying police in close to real time raises serious concerns about accuracy, effectiveness, cost and systemic bias.

The policy brief calls into question claims by ShotSpotter, the most prevalent company employing acoustic gun detection . . .

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