DeSoto shelled out $300,000 for gunshot detection technology, and now the city is evaluating its effectiveness. The big question is whether this investment is truly reducing crime or just a costly experiment.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The city is seeking $99,000 in grant funding to cover the costs of the ShotSpotter system.
Residents will benefit from potentially faster police response to gun-related incidents and improved public safety.
No groups negatively affected
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A look inside DeSoto's $300K investment into gunshot detection technology. Is it paying off? CBS News