Potential ShotSpotter replacement could rely on cellphones

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date Aug. 13, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Last Updated Aug. 13, 2026, 7:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/potential-shotspotter-replacement-could-rely-on-cellphones/3975132/

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It’s been two and a half years since Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cancelled the city’s contract with ShotSpotter and while there had been promises of a replacement, specifics haven't been available until now. A new technology called SplitSec is being tested in the city’s 42nd Ward. The software re...