ShotSpotter does not reduce gun violence or increase clearance rates
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BearOfaTime@lemm.ee 9 months ago
Of course not, how could it?
Its just a wealth transfer from the state (our tax dollars) to a private firm. Same as speed cameras, where typically 80% of the “civil fees” go to the camera operating company.