One of the more interesting questions raised during
the campaign was regarding the gun shot detecting
cameras which focus in and record upon "hearing" a gun
shot being fired. Apparently they can tell the
difference between a car backfiring and a gunshot and
would greatly increase identification of shooters in
many cases including the recent tragic cases of
bullets hitting innocent bystanders.
I find this technology is fascinating and even though
I'm generally opposed to cameras enterring every
corner of our lives, I think this technology has
promise in getting some of the most violent criminal
offenders off our local streets.
What do others think now that the election is over?
While I believe that the public should fund public
safety adequately, are their private moneys that might
be available to bring this technology to some of our
neighborhoods in light of current financial
constraints?
How many listmembers would contribute or help
fundraise to assist with installation of such
technology in those areas of the city with the most
reports of gunshots being fired?
What organizations could act as a fiscal agent for
such an effort?
David Strand
Loring Park
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