While they argue that sensors are disproportionately placed in non-white neighborhoods, the company claims installations are based on shooting rates. ShotSpotter boasts a 95% accuracy rate in detecting gunfire and alerts police instantaneously, raising questions about the balance between public safety and potential biases in technology deployment.
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Senator Warren, Senator Markey and Rep. Ayanna Pressley are calling for a federal investigation into ShotSpotter, gunshot detection technology used in Boston.
They believe the system is racist because sensors are installed more in non-white neighborhoods.
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— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) May 15, 2024
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