ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — ShotSpotter technology went live in Escambia County in November 2023 and in Pensacola the month after.
It detects gunshots and alerts law enforcement to exactly where the shots were heard, helping them to respond and collect evidence quickly.
Although ShotSpotter is responsible for assisting in many shooting arrests, it may not last into the next year. If another source of funding is not found, the technology in both the city and county could go away…