One of the latest types of technology law enforcement uses in fighting crime and saving lives is a gunshot detecting system. It can pick up the sound of a firearm, distinguishing it from other similar noises, and alert officers.
NJ.com explains these gunshot detection systems allow for quick responses and can help emergency personnel save lives. There is a range of benefits to this technology, which is also called ShotSpotter.
Bringing change
The quick response time allowed by the use of these systems is game-changing. While the systems cannot stop gun violence, they can help change the environment. People know these systems are in neighborhoods, which means a faster response time. For a criminal, that can increase the chances they do not have time to get away before law enforcement shows up. It also can act as a deterrent for this reason.
Saving lives
When it comes to gunshot victims, time is important. A person can quickly bleed out if they do not receive treatment fast after injury. With this spotter technology, emergency personnel receive alerts fast and can quickly move to the scene to begin rendering aid.
Changing neighborhoods
With the many benefits of gunshot detection systems, it is possible to change neighborhoods and reduce crime. Having this technology can help curb gun violence and save lives. It could mean the difference between life and death for victims. In the long run, the use of these systems could help to move crime out of areas suffering from the rise in violence. The future may look brighter for so many people who will no longer have to live in fear of gun violence.
