Firearm shootings and the police response

Examining the impact of gunshot detection technology

Datos Bibliográficos

ID21177319
AutoresDaniel S Lawrence (0000-0002-0777-2965, Center for Naval Analyses, autor de correspondencia), Kenneth J Novak (0000-0001-9719-5366, Center for Naval Analyses)
Año2025
Volumen26
Número6
Páginas726-745
Fecha de publicación2025-11-02
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaPolice Practice and Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1561-4263 • E-ISSN: 1477-271X
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15614263.2024.2384879
OpenAlexW4401154015
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas5
Referencias citadas26

This study explores the impact of gunshot detection technology (GDT) in Denver, CO, Milwaukee, WI, and Richmond, CA on officer workload and response times to firearm shooting notifications. All three departments experienced a twofold increase of being alerted to shooting incidents following GDT implementation, leading to a two- to threefold increase in staff time allocated to responding to these incidents. Response times to specific events were generally quicker for GDT alerts compared to traditional 911 calls for service regarding shots heard events. However, the time savings are primarily from the duration between notification and assignment of an officer, rather than the actual time taken by officers to arrive at the scene after being assigned. Insights from 46 stakeholder interviews offer optimal approaches for investigating shooting notifications and GDT program management. While GDT programs effectively reduce response times, agencies must anticipate increased workloads and implement specific program characteristics for optimal effectiveness

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