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Lakewood Police Department Lakewood Los Angeles County CA Gunshot Detection SoundThinking
The Lakewood Police Department uses SoundThinking's ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.
Agency: Lakewood Police Department
State: CA
City: Lakewood
County: Los Angeles County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: SoundThinking

The Lakewood Police Department uses SoundThinking's ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology.

Lodi Police Department Lodi San Joaquin County CA Gunshot Detection Flock Safety
The Lodi Police uses Flock Safety's Raven gunshot detection technology.
Agency: Lodi Police Department
State: CA
City: Lodi
County: San Joaquin County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: Flock Safety

The Lodi Police uses Flock Safety's Raven gunshot detection technology.

Hawaiian Gardens Police Department Hawaiian Gardens Los Angeles County CA Gunshot Detection SoundThinking
The Hawaiian Gardens Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2024.
Agency: Hawaiian Gardens Police Department
State: CA
City: Hawaiian Gardens
County: Los Angeles County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: SoundThinking

The Hawaiian Gardens Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2024.

Pico Rivera Police Department Pico Rivera Los Angeles County CA Gunshot Detection SoundThinking
The Pico Rivera Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2024.
Agency: Pico Rivera Police Department
State: CA
City: Pico Rivera
County: Los Angeles County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: SoundThinking

The Pico Rivera Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2024.

Lancaster Police Department Lancaster Los Angeles County CA Gunshot Detection SoundThinking
The Lancaster Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2024.
Agency: Lancaster Police Department
State: CA
City: Lancaster
County: Los Angeles County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: SoundThinking

The Lancaster Police Department began using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2024.

Vallejo Police Department Vallejo Solano County CA Gunshot Detection Flock Safety
The Vallejo Police Department planned to install 120 Flock Safety gunshot detection devices in a 3.5-square-mile portion of Vallejo in Fall 2023.
Agency: Vallejo Police Department
State: CA
City: Vallejo
County: Solano County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: Flock Safety

The Vallejo Police Department planned to install 120 Flock Safety gunshot detection devices in a 3.5-square-mile portion of Vallejo in Fall 2023.

Hollister Police Department Hollister San Benito County CA Gunshot Detection Flock Safety
The Hollister Police Department istalled Flock Safety gunshot detection technology in 2023.
Agency: Hollister Police Department
State: CA
City: Hollister
County: San Benito County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: Flock Safety

The Hollister Police Department istalled Flock Safety gunshot detection technology in 2023.

Antioch Police Department Antioch Contra Costa County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
In November 2022, the Antiioch Police Department received city council approval for a 5-year, $1.41 million contract with ShotSpotter for gunshot detection technology.
Agency: Antioch Police Department
State: CA
City: Antioch
County: Contra Costa County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

In November 2022, the Antiioch Police Department received city council approval for a 5-year, $1.41 million contract with ShotSpotter for gunshot detection technology.

Seaside Police Department Seaside Monterey County CA Gunshot Detection Flock Safety
The Seaside Police Deppartment installed 25 Flock Safety automated license plate readers in 2023, which includes gunshot detection technology.
Agency: Seaside Police Department
State: CA
City: Seaside
County: Monterey County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: Flock Safety

The Seaside Police Deppartment installed 25 Flock Safety automated license plate readers in 2023, which includes gunshot detection technology.

Oroville Police Department Oroville Butte County CA Gunshot Detection Flock Safety
The Orville Police Department installed 40 automated license plate readers in 2023. The systems are also used for gunshot detection.
Agency: Oroville Police Department
State: CA
City: Oroville
County: Butte County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: Flock Safety

The Orville Police Department installed 40 automated license plate readers in 2023. The systems are also used for gunshot detection.

Bell Gardens Police Department Bell Gardens Los Angeles County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Bell Gardens Police Departments use ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, initially funded through an asset forfeiture program.
Agency: Bell Gardens Police Department
State: CA
City: Bell Gardens
County: Los Angeles County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Bell Gardens Police Departments use ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, initially funded through an asset forfeiture program.

Pasadena Police Department Pasadena Los Angeles County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Pasadena City Council approved a three-year contract worth $640,000 for the ShotSpotter gunshot recognition technology in October 2021.
Agency: Pasadena Police Department
State: CA
City: Pasadena
County: Los Angeles County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Pasadena City Council approved a three-year contract worth $640,000 for the ShotSpotter gunshot recognition technology in October 2021.

South Gate Police Department South Gate Los Angeles County CA Gunshot Detection Shotspotter
The South Gate Police Department has used ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since at least 2009.
Agency: South Gate Police Department
State: CA
City: South Gate
County: Los Angeles County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: Shotspotter

The South Gate Police Department has used ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since at least 2009.

Pittsburg Police Department Pittsburg Contra Costa County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Pittsburg Police Department is part of the Freeway Security Network, that uses ShotSpotter.
Agency: Pittsburg Police Department
State: CA
City: Pittsburg
County: Contra Costa County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Pittsburg Police Department is part of the Freeway Security Network, that uses ShotSpotter.

Oakland Police Department Oakland Alameda County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Oakland Police Department employs ShopSpotter gunshot detection technology.
Agency: Oakland Police Department
State: CA
City: Oakland
County: Alameda County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Oakland Police Department employs ShopSpotter gunshot detection technology.

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Redwood City San Mateo County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office employs ShopSpotter gunshot detection technology.
Agency: San Mateo County Sheriff's Office
State: CA
City: Redwood City
County: San Mateo County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office employs ShopSpotter gunshot detection technology.

Sacramento Police Department Sacramento Sacramento County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Sacramento Police Department obtained ShotSpotter gunshot detection software in 2015. SPD renewed the contract for five years in 2020.
Agency: Sacramento Police Department
State: CA
City: Sacramento
County: Sacramento County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Sacramento Police Department obtained ShotSpotter gunshot detection software in 2015. SPD renewed the contract for five years in 2020.

Fresno Police Department Fresno Fresno County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Fresno Police Department has used ShotSpotter gunshot detection software since 2015.
Agency: Fresno Police Department
State: CA
City: Fresno
County: Fresno County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Fresno Police Department has used ShotSpotter gunshot detection software since 2015.

Redwood City Police Department Redwood City San Mateo County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Redwood City Police Department has used ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since 1996.
Agency: Redwood City Police Department
State: CA
City: Redwood City
County: San Mateo County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Redwood City Police Department has used ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology since 1996.

Richmond Police Department Richmond Contra Costa County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Richmond Police Department has installed ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology over six square miles of the city's "most troubled geography."
Agency: Richmond Police Department
State: CA
City: Richmond
County: Contra Costa County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Richmond Police Department has installed ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology over six square miles of the city's "most troubled geography."

East Palo Alto Police Department East Palo Alto San Mateo County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The East Palo Alto Police Department started using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2007.
Agency: East Palo Alto Police Department
State: CA
City: East Palo Alto
County: San Mateo County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The East Palo Alto Police Department started using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2007.

San Francisco Police Department San Francisco San Francisco County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The San Francisco Police Department has been using Shotspotter gunshot detection technology since 2008.
Agency: San Francisco Police Department
State: CA
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The San Francisco Police Department has been using Shotspotter gunshot detection technology since 2008.

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Sacramento Sacramento County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office implemented a ShotSpotter gunshot detection system in 2017. However, the sheriff announced plans to end the contract after 2020 due to budget constraints.
Agency: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office
State: CA
City: Sacramento
County: Sacramento County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office implemented a ShotSpotter gunshot detection system in 2017. However, the sheriff announced plans to end the contract after 2020 due to budget constraints.

Salinas Police Department Salinas Monterey CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Salinas Police Department started using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2015.
Agency: Salinas Police Department
State: CA
City: Salinas
County: Monterey
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Salinas Police Department started using ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology in 2015.

University of California San Diego Police Department San Diego San Diego County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The University of California San Diego Police Department installed ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology on campus in 2017. The initial installation cost $46,000, with a recurring annual fee of $71,000.
Agency: University of California San Diego Police Department
State: CA
City: San Diego
County: San Diego County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The University of California San Diego Police Department installed ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology on campus in 2017. The initial installation cost $46,000, with a recurring annual fee of $71,000.

Stockton Police Department Stockton San Joaquin County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The Stockton Police Department has been using Shotspotter gunshot detection technology since 2013.
Agency: Stockton Police Department
State: CA
City: Stockton
County: San Joaquin County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The Stockton Police Department has been using Shotspotter gunshot detection technology since 2013.

San Pablo Police Department San Pablo Contra Costa County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
The San Pablo Police Department have been using ShotSpotter since 2011.
Agency: San Pablo Police Department
State: CA
City: San Pablo
County: Contra Costa County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

The San Pablo Police Department have been using ShotSpotter since 2011.

Bakersfield Police Department Bakersfield Kern County CA Gunshot Detection ShotSpotter
Bakersfield Police Department has been using Shotspotter gunshot detection technology since March 2018. The initial two-year contract was paid for with a $450,000 Project Safe Neighborhood Grant,.
Agency: Bakersfield Police Department
State: CA
City: Bakersfield
County: Kern County
Technology: Gunshot Detection
Vendor: ShotSpotter

Bakersfield Police Department has been using Shotspotter gunshot detection technology since March 2018. The initial two-year contract was paid for with a $450,000 Project Safe Neighborhood Grant,.