Report questions if NYPD's use of ShotSpotter technology is effective

Name: Report questions if NYPD's use of ShotSpotter technology is effective
Uploaded: 2024-06-20T18:11:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 12 s
Description: A new report finds that when the NYPD uses ShotSpotter technology to locate shootings, there are false alarms 87% of the time. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis explains why police say the tool is still important for the job, but others say it's not working.

A new report finds that when the NYPD uses ShotSpotter technology to locate shootings, there are false alarms 87% of the time. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis explains why police say the tool is still important for the job, but others say it's not working.