Formal position, not binding
Support continued ShotSpotter use in Boston
Last activity August 27, 2026 (23 days ago)
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Introduced
August 14, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council.
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Council vote
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Adopted
The City Council resolution states Boston should continue using ShotSpotter, a sensor network that detects gunfire and provides alerts to police. Proponents cite faster response and evidence collection, with past incidents showing ballistic material located quickly. The resolution notes privacy concerns are being weighed as cities reexamine the technology.
Affects Boston residents, Boston Police Department officers, and shooting victims
In Dorchester
Filed by Ed Flynn
Now with the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice
About Public Safety and Technology & Privacy
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
Resolution in support of the continued use of ShotSpotter in the City of Boston.
Timeline
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August 26, 2026
Referred to
City Council
Objection by Councilor Santana. Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.