GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids Police plan to propose implementing a new system designed to more effectively respond to gun crimes at the City Commission meeting on Tuesday.
Police Chief David Rahinsky tells Fox 17 that they have been exploring the technology behind the system for over a year. After recently receiving the support of the S.A.F.E. Task Force, they are moving forward with requesting funding. They will be requesting about 1.2 million dollars to implement the system.
The money would come out of Grand Rapid’s “Transformation Fund”.
GRPD is hoping to have the system operational by summer of 2015.
The following information about the system is available at the ShotSpotter website:
ShotSpotter Flex instantly notifies officers of gunshot crimes in progress with real-time data delivered to dispatch centers, patrol cars and even smart phones. This affordable, subscription-based service enhances officer safety and effectiveness through:
Real-time access to maps of shooting locations and gunshot audio
Actionable intelligence detailing the number of shooters and the number of shots fired
Pinpointing precise locations for first responders aiding victims, searching for evidence and interviewing witnesses
