ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection System | SoundThinking

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The proven gunshot detection system trusted by agencies nationwide to save lives, locate evidence, and improve public safety.

180+ Cities Worldwide use Shotspotter

30 Years of Experience in Gunshot Detection

detecting, triangulating, and alerting officers to gunfire in under 60 seconds so agencies can:

ShotSpotter improves awareness of gunfire, with more than 90% of gunfire being reported, in stark contrast with only 12% of gunfire reported without ShotSpotter.

Speak with our team to understand coverage, costs, integrations, and real outcomes.

A representative will reach out by email or phone to schedule a brief introductory call.

During this call, we’ll discuss the specific challenges faced by your organization and explore how we can help.

We will connect you with a solution architect who will provide a tailored demo and outline a clear roadmap.

ShotSpotter® helps police respond to gunfire faster and with greater precision.

Forensic Services Available with ShotSpotter®

Forensic Services Available with ShotSpotter®

Court-admissible analysis for stronger shooting cases

ShotSpotter Forensic Services and Litigation Support helps investigators and trial teams better understand shooting incidents through expert analysis of ShotSpotter evidentiary data and reports. Products such as the Detailed Forensic Report provide court-admissible findings on how, when, and where gunfire occurred, including audio evidence that can be replayed in court to help corroborate or challenge other evidence in a case.

In addition to providing Detailed Forensic Reports that include forensic examination of the ShotSpotter data, ShotSpotter Forensic Services helps investigators and trial teams better understand when, where, and how a shooting occurred through court-admissible analysis and expert review. ShotSpotter evidence and expert witness testimony have been successfully admitted in more than 400 court cases, helping clarify incidents and strengthen case presentation.

ShotSpotter® can multiply the value of your other technologies

ShotCast provides a video summary report of a shooting incidents suitable for sharing with broadcast or other news media outlets. ShotCasts are available within SoundThinking’s InSight application and include the actual gunfire audio and other incident details.

ShotSpotter® Community and Privacy Protections

ShotSpotter® Community and Privacy Protections

Outdoor gunfire detection that helps protect officer safety and community safety with trust and transparency.

Gunfire alerts can be integrated directly with multiple technology platforms for immediate benefit such as:

ShotSpotter® gunfire data with lat/long and timestamp and more flow through API to partner system

ShotSpotter alert data integrates through our push API with RTCCs, drones as first responder (DFR), video management software, CAD/RMS, license plate readers, crime dashboards, access control systems, and other public safety technologies.

ShotSpotter + DFR Integration

ShotSpotter® pricing is based on the size and scope of the coverage area, so agencies can align deployment with their operational goals, crime reduction plans, and budget.

ShotSpotter® empowers law enforcement to save lives, respond faster, and collect critical evidence by precisely locating gunfire in near real-time.

Independent Research
on ShotSpotter®

Rigorous studies by leading independent researchers confirm ShotSpotter’s impact on public safety and law enforcement effectiveness.

Access research, results, and privacy resources that provide a clear view of how ShotSpotter® is used and evaluated in real-world settings.