Denver Re-evaluates Gunshot Detection Technology as Contract Nears End
Denver leaders are re-evaluating the city's use of gunshot detection technology, ShotSpotter, as the current vendor contract nears its end. The city has scaled back its coverage, leading to community discussions about its effectiveness and deployment in neighborhoods such as…
Denver, CO, September 3, 2026 —
Denver city leaders are currently reviewing the future of gunshot detection technology, specifically the system known as ShotSpotter, as its existing contract approaches its expiration date. This evaluation comes at a time when the city has already reduced the operational scope of the technology.
The move has prompted discussions within the community regarding the effectiveness and strategic deployment of ShotSpotter, particularly in specific Denver neighborhoods like Park Hill and Sun Valley. These conversations are part of an ongoing process to determine the technology’s value and impact.
A final decision regarding whether Denver will continue its use of gunshot detection technology and pursue a new vendor contract has not yet been made. The city is actively gathering public input as part of this deliberative process. Information regarding the specific terms of the current contract or the details of the scaled-back coverage were not provided. The names of the specific Denver leaders involved in the re-evaluation were also not specified in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Alex Dowd on www.denver7.com, see more information here.
