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ShotSpotter Ends as City Reassesses Safety Tech
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 111
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Summary
Cape Town is winding down its ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract after heavy investment and a failed aerial surveillance project, sparking community outcry over rising violence and unanswered questions about whether the tech delivered on its promises. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9ecb25345a1259ef