Detroit City Council delays decision on ShotSpotter contract extension
Detroit police are asking the city council to extend ShotSpotter through March 2027 while the city evaluates other gunshot detection options.
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Detroit police are asking the city council to extend ShotSpotter through March 2027 while the city evaluates other gunshot detection options.
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