Cambridge’s ShotSpotter gunfire-detection system is operational across all previously covered parts of the city as of Monday, police said.
Cambridge is again covered by ShotSpotter gunfire tech, police say
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ShotSpotter gunfire tech is restored for 90 days as Cambridge turns to new ‘resident assembly’ for answers
The gunfire-detection system ShotSpotter will be restored for 90 days while city manager Yi-An Huang brings the question of a permanent return to residents.
A ShotSpotter gunfire detector reboot is back for Cambridge City Council debate
Whether ShotSpotter gunfire detectors will return is to be voted in August, delayed by a protest over focusing on tech instead of addressing the root causes of violence.
Crowdfunding campaign is underway for the family of Xavier Bautista, 32, killed on the Fourth of July
The goal is a “beautiful, dignified memorial” and support for the girlfriend and 5-year-old son who will bury Bautista on Sunday.
Officials call a community meeting to address Saturday’s fatal shooting in Cambridge
Representatives from the offices of the mayor, city manager, police department, City Council, DA’s Office and public health providers will be available.
Police unions blame a shooting death on the City Council taking down ShotSpotter surveillance (updated)
Police unions said ShotSpotter sensors had detected gunfire “in that region of the city” where Xavier Bautista was killed, but without specifics about it helping.
There won’t be a legal fight over the rejection of ShotSpotter in Cambridge
Objections to the shutdown of ShotSpotter gunfire-listening technology faded on the part of two Cambridge city councillors.
A second vote against ShotSpotter leaves no room for pushback, and over a member’s complaint
Councillors voted May 18 to turn off the system and remove its microphones within 90 days, and now again to ensure zero wiggle room for noncompliance.
Police union says it is ‘deeply disappointed’ in council quitting ShotSpotter tech, reiterates points from losing vote
The organization spoke to fears that ShotSpotter audio could be used by federal agencies for surveillance but not a cited false-positive rate of 82 percent.
Cambridge vote calls for ShotSpotter gunfire detection to be turned off and dismantled within 90 days
Supporters made emotional pleas and tried a variety of ploys, but five councillors said they saw no evidence that the system keeps anyone safe.