Using Gunshot Detection Technology in High-Crime Areas

Gunshot detection systems use acoustic sensing technology to identify, discriminate, and report gunshots to the police within seconds of the shot being fired. A gunshot detection system is comprised of sensors to detect the sound of a gunshot, transmitters to send a message to the police dispatch center, and a computer to receive and display that message. Using Gunshot Detection Technology in High-Crime Areas discusses an NIJ-sponsored study to answer three critical questions about gunshot detection technology: How accurate are gunshot detection systems? What impact do gunshot detection systems have on police response times? What impact do gunshot detection systems have on police workloads?