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Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

The Controversy of Shot Spotter Sensors

Exploring the contentious deployment of Shot Spotter sensors, this chapter delves into the technology's accuracy, potential biases in sensor placements, and the correlation with low-income communities of color. The conversation questions the company's transparency, police data reliability, and the implications of targeting certain neighborhoods. Issues of accuracy, accountability, and the lack of transparency in the use of this gunshot detection technology are thoroughly examined.

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