FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) announced Friday it will begin a limited pilot program using the Flock Safety Raven audio detection system in select areas of the city.
The system, which uses acoustic sensors to identify sounds associated with gunfire and other potential public safety threats, is the latest Flock Safety technology to be used by the department alongside its existing license plate reader camera network. According to FWPD, the technology can also recognize sounds tied to fireworks, street takeovers, and certain distress-related incidents.
When the system identifies a qualifying sound, it analyzes the audio signature and sends law enforcement an approximate location, allowing officers to respond more quickly, including in situations where no 911 call has been made.
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The pilot program adds to the FWPD’s existing use with Flock Safety, the technology company already providing the department with license plate reader cameras throughout Fort Wayne…