Shot Spotter & Data Privacy

What is happening? Mobile Alabama adopted ShotSpotter, an auditory gunshot detection technology in an effort to reduce gun violence.

Why is this important? Mobile is using American Rescue Plan Act funds to pay for the contract that uses audio detection technology to pinpoint where gunshots occur.

How will this be important? City Council added protections limiting long term use and prohibiting data collection. Technology can only be used where people have no reasonable expectation of privacy.

Governing | Mobile’s Gun Violence Reduction Plan Sparks Surveillance Concerns