DPD Surveillance Technology Reports & Documents

This technology aims to detect outdoor audible gunfire within the coverage area using acoustic sensors capable of pinpointing the accurate location of a gunfire event. This technology is used to address crime in real-time and support criminal investigations.

The contents of the Surveillance Technology Reports shall reflect the full and accurate proposed use of surveillance technology submitted.  The Surveillance Technology Report shall be a publicly released report, written by the requesting agency or, in the case of the Police Department, in conjunction with the Board of Police Commissioners.

Below are Technology Specification Reports, relevant department and City Council documents, and other supplemental materials pertaining to the use of Surveillance Technology.

Community Input Over Government Surveillance Ordinance

• CIOGS Ordinance

Surveillance Technology Specification Reports

• Gunshot Detection Spec Report

• Gunshot Detection Spec Report Update 12/15/22

Proper use of the Gunshot Detection System

• System Policy Manual

Board of Police Commissioners' Letter of Support

• BOPC Shotspotter Letter