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    In U-turn, Tampa renews contract for gunshot detection technology

    By Olivia George,

    13 days ago
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    Last month, the Tampa City Council approved a $280,000 contract for another year of ShotSpotter. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]

    For a moment, it seemed Tampa was joining other U.S. cities that have parted ways with technology that can detect where guns have been fired after concerns arose about accuracy and transparency.

    In early June, the City Council narrowly voted to deny a $280,000 contract for another year of ShotSpotter, which uses a network of sound sensors to locate possible gunfire and alert police.

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