SoundThinking Inc (SSTI)

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SoundThinking inks contract with Ft. Lauderdale

The Commission approved a three-year agreement with SoundThinking, Inc. (formerly ShotSpotter, Inc.) to continue and expand the City’s gunshot detection, location, and forensic analysis service. The contract totals $1,453,350 for the initial three-year term, with two optional one-year renewals bringing the potential total to $2,461,860. The ShotSpotter system has proven effective in providing real-time alerts for gunfire incidents, leading to the recovery of 1,660 shell casings, 25 guns, and 9 arrests in 2023 alone. The service will expand coverage from 4.66 square miles to 6.77 square miles within Fort Lauderdale, enhancing the City’s ability to respond swiftly to gun violence and improve public safety. Funding of $484,450 for FY 2025 is already allocated, with future funding contingent on budget appropriations.

https://southfloridatribune.com/fort-lauderdale-commission-7/