The Brief
- Glendale Police are using ShotSpotter technology and a dedicated fireworks task force to differentiate between holiday celebrations and illegal gunfire on New Year’s Eve.
- Officials are reminding residents of Shannon’s Law, an Arizona law making it a felony to discharge a firearm within city limits, as the department prepares for a high volume of calls.
GLENDALE, Ariz. – As the Valley prepares for a loud New Year’s Eve, the Glendale Police Department is using specialized technology and dedicated patrols to distinguish between holiday fireworks and illegal gunfire.
What we know:
Police are utilizing ShotSpotter, a system of strategic microphones designed to detect and triangulate the location of gunshots in real time. Officers get immediate alerts via a smartphone app, which spokesperson Moroni Mendez said is vital for response times and evidence gathering.…