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Detroit City Council narrowly votes to extend gunshot detection tech, after passionate split debate
Detroit City Council narrowly approved a $2.1 million extension of its contract with SoundThinking Inc. for ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology through March 2027. The 5-4 vote followed a divided debate, with critics questioning the technology's effectiveness and cost, while supporters emphasized its role in reducing gun violence.
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