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MISSED SHOTS: Our 2024 investigative series on Shotspotter, a controversial gunshot-detection company
winner of the 2024 Sarah brown boyden award for best technology reporting
Mayoral Working Group Recommended Keeping ShotSpotter
A group of stakeholders discussed alternatives, but ultimately recommended ShotSpotter stay until a replacement could be found.
ShotSpotter Routinely Missed Reported Shootings, City Data Shows
In a recent 20-month period, more than 20% of shootings and reckless discharges in Chicago’s coverage area had no corresponding ShotSpotter alert.
ShotSpotter Keeps Listening After Contracts Expire
Internal emails show the company continued to provide gunshot data to police in cities where its contracts were canceled.
ShotSpotter Monitors North Side Billboards for Free
The gunshot-detection company put sensors in Northwest Side neighborhoods in 2020 at JCDecaux’s request.
ShotSpotter Lobbied Mayor’s Office ahead of Budget Vote
An internal email shows the company’s CEO planned a “multi-prong” approach to getting support for renewing ShotSpotter’s contract.
CPD Reported Hundreds of Missed Shootings to ShotSpotter
The department reported misses more than 550 times in 2023, and a public safety director complained about a 55-round miss in 2022.
14th Police District Council Grapples with Fierce Divisions
An independent “public safety committee” has fueled rancorous debate around the council’s role.
Board of Elections Warehouse Workers Allege Poor Treatment
In response to the Weekly’s reporting, a spokesperson said the Board is retaining a law firm to investigate the allegations.
The Snelling Files
The Weekly investigates the background of Chicago Police Department superintendent Larry Snelling.
Chicago Cops Accused of Domestic Violence are Rarely Disciplined
Advocates say the lack of accountability has a chilling effect on survivors’ willingness to report abuse.
The Castle on Drexel
After millions in loans were pumped into building rehab, a historic housing cooperative abruptly dissolved and sold last year. Former members still have questions for the board.
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