Denver Decides Not to Renew ShotSpotter Contract
Denver will not renew its contract with ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system, when it expires at the end of the year. The decision was reported by 9News.
Denver, CO, August 20, 2026 —
Denver officials have decided not to renew the city’s contract with ShotSpotter, a system designed to detect and alert authorities to gunfire. The current contract is set to expire at the end of the year, and no renewal is planned, according to a report by 9News.
ShotSpotter utilizes acoustic sensors placed in various locations to identify, locate, and alert police to potential shooting incidents in real-time. The system has been deployed in cities across the United States to aid law enforcement in responding more quickly to gun violence.
The decision by Denver not to extend its agreement with ShotSpotter means the technology will cease to be utilized by the city’s police department after the current contract term concludes. The specific reasons for the non-renewal were not detailed in the report from 9News.
Further information regarding the implementation of ShotSpotter in Denver, including details about its operational history or any past performance metrics, was not provided in the initial report.
The expiration of the contract leaves the future of gunshot detection technology in Denver undetermined. The contractor’s name is ShotSpotter, and the contract expiration date is the end of the year.
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