And Your Point Is?
Three Shot Dead in Chicago Neighborhoods Where ShotSpotter Was Turned Off [More] Somebody wanna tell National Review that correlation ≠ causation…? [Via bondmen]
Search Results for: ShotSpotter
The Incredible Disappearing Company
Mayor Johnson rejects plan to keep ShotSpotter; company to remove gunshot sensors [More] Look at the past three years and ask at what point do investors start triggering alerts? [Via DDS]
For Those Who Aren’t Serious
I guess cities that don’t know what else to do and have money to waste on boondoggles like Shotspotter might try it, but it won’t be long before accusations of minorities being “overrepresented,” along with injury lawsuits, would soon make it untenable. [Via bondmen]
Speaking of ‘Overrepresentation’…
In 70% Black Birmingham, 2,164 Gunshot Fired in 80% Black Neighborhood (East Lake) in 2023 — Neighborhood Has Only 2, 794 Residents… [More] What more proof do you need that ShotSpotter is racist…? [Via Keith B]
Bipolar in Florida
TPD renews gunshot detection system as NYC audit casts doubt on ShotSpotter accuracy [More] Despite the fact that “in more than 80 percent of its activations, no one called 911.” What else would we expect from a Bloomberg city, which makes this all the more difficult to explain… [Via Edmund M]
We’re the Only Ones Crying Wolf Enough
ShotSpotter technology sends NYPD after false alarms 87% of the time, report finds [More] All that and it’s racist, too? 13% seems kind of coincidental… I wonder if Giffords will feel any blowback from their affiliation with a former promoter…? [Via Jess]
We’re the Only Ones Optional Enough
Police chief suggests ShotSpotters in Dutchtown, Mount Pleasant to curb crime [More] Stupid, racist, or corrupt seem to be the only options here. [Via bondmen]
We’re the Only Ones Unhurried Enough
Residents criticize SLMPD for 13-minute response to shooting [More] Why did it even need to be called in, with ShotSpotter on the job…? It’s also fair to ask what personal choices Precious Jones, who “started the Breaking Generational Poverty Foundation in hopes of stopping gun violence,” and her family could have made differently over the … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Unhurried Enough”
The Jokes Just Write Themselves
Markey, Warren sign letter asking feds to investigate gunshot detection technology they say may violate civil rights [More] Yeah, put ’em where they won’t hear anything. Brilliant! Not that it matters. [Via Edmund M]
Cui Bono?
However, this week saw a particularly confusing moment when, after calling the anti-crime program ShotSpotter “racist,” Johnson asked the company to extend its contract beyond the upcoming Democratic National Convention. [More] But he seemed so adamant… I wonder what “per$uaded” a change of heart to break a campaign pledge and extend racism… ? Forget it, … Continue reading “Cui Bono?”
FraudSpotters
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Tuesday that he won’t renew the city’s controversial contract with ShotSpotter, making good on a key campaign promise to do away with the gunshot detection system that has come under heavy fire for allegedly being overly costly and ineffective. [More] Kinda like what David Chipman would have brought to ATF… Man, … Continue reading “FraudSpotters”
We’re the Only Ones Mechanical Enough
ROBO COP NYPD ditches its $12,500 Times Square subway police robot after only four months – and some commuters say good riddance [More] Knightscope looks to be every bit the Democrat-enabling plunder-waster as ShotSpotter. And, considering who frequents where it’s located, it’s got me wondering about that button the public is supposed to touch for … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Mechanical Enough”
The Philadelphia Story
The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) has deployed SHOTPOINT®, Databuoy’s life-saving gunshot localization and detection system, to help reduce gun violence throughout the City of Philadelphia. [More] So… how many lives has it saved, and how much “gun violence” has it reduced? Or are we just talking about another boondoggle to reward favored lobbyists with tax … Continue reading “The Philadelphia Story”
Long Shots
Seattle greenlights controversial gunfire detection technology amid rising gun violence [More] We have a spate! And more… The definition of insanity writ large… plus it’s racist! I wonder what Harrell gets out of the deal. [Via Steve T]
Unsound Thinking
In 33% White Chicago, Non-Whites Mad Because ShotSpotter Technology Proves Black and Brown People Are Responsible for All Gun Violence [More] So there are tangible results after all? Forget it, Jake. It’s Chi-Town. [Via Keith B]
FraudSpotter
The FOX 8 I-Team has found a high-tech system aimed at getting guns off the streets almost never leads to an arrest. We investigated since Cleveland City Hall spent millions of dollars to alert police to gunfire more quickly. [More] They needed a whole “team” to figure that out…? Good rule of thumb: When David … Continue reading “FraudSpotter”
Unsound Thinking
Bay Area crime tech firm ShotSpotter rebrands as stock tanks with new Chicago mayor [More] What they call it won’t mask the fact that it’s an expensive boondoggle for Democrat cities that want to look like they’re “doing something.” Maybe along with the “rebranding” they need a new spokesman: [Via DDS]
Sounds Like a Job for More Prohibitions and Mentoring Programs…
Shootings involving fully-automatic guns skyrocket in Minneapolis [More] Not like edicts against it will stop anything… ShotSpotter again, eh? How many “guncrimes” didn’t it prevent or solve this time? [Via bondmen]
Fools and Your Money are Soon Parted
Harris County says ShotSpotter gunfire-detecting device has made a difference [Watch] Sure it has. Chipman’s buddies now have $800K more from the public trough. And just look at those talking heads regurgitate whatever those they’re supposed to be watchdogging tell them, all with practiced looks of sincerity and concern. I’m wondering if there is anything … Continue reading “Fools and Your Money are Soon Parted”
