Houston Mayor John Whitmire speaks at the Houston Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Annual Luncheon & Business Expo at Hilton Americas-Houston on April 12, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Bob Levey / Getty Images for Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce)
Houston Mayor John Whitmire called SpotShotter's technology a "gimmick" and a "feel-good program" that law enforcement doesn't support amid discussions to end the city's contract.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson greets students, parents, and staff during the first day of classes at Beidler Elementary School on August 21, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Scott Olson / Getty Images)
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (right) and Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson speak outside the White House after a meeting with President Joe Biden and members of the National Governors Association on Jan. 31. (Win McNamee / Getty Images)
Worcester officials approved the use of software that uses automated data analysis to direct when and where police patrols visit certain neighborhoods.
Speakers at a smart-cities conference outside Washington said their programs are only worthwhile if residents understand the new technologies being deployed in their communities.
Atlanta Police Foundation CEO Dave Wilkinson, ShotSpotter Senior Director Milton Howard, and Atlanta CIO Gary Brantley speak at the Smart Cities Expo Atlanta. (StateScoop)
The Fresno Police Department's ShotSpotter system will be extended to cover more than 14 square miles following a recent high-profile shooting in Florida.
The city has requested permission to operate the aircraft beyond visual line of sight, as allowed by an experimental "innovation zone" program started by the Trump administration.