Denver Phasing Out ShotSpotter | Denver News

Denver’s ShotSpotter system, in use since 2015 and costing $4.7 million annually, is being phased out by end of 2026 as the city seeks smarter, community-informed tech to fight gun violence. Since 2020, it’s flagged over 25,000 gunfire alerts, leading to 655 arrests and recovery of 721 guns — with shell casings tied to 6,600+ alerts proving its effectiveness. Sensors will be removed starting in low-alert zones, while most stay active through year’s end. Police Chief Ron Thomas still backs the tech’s role in combating violence, but the department now wants to explore next-gen solutions, gather public input, and reallocate resources for maximum impact — aiming to protect communities with smarter, adaptable tools. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/f6717dfdbdb55db4