Birmingham invests $3 million in gunshot detection technology to curb violence

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham city leaders are extending their commitment to technology aimed at reducing gun violence with a new three-year agreement with SoundThinking, the company behind the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system. The Birmingham City Council has approved over $3 million to maintain the technology through 2028.

Public Safety Committee Councilor Hunter Williams emphasized the importance of the investment, stating it is only a fraction of the department’s budget, and a small price to pay for safety…

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