Dennis is quite correct. With gun-fire recognition systems, the number of
shots fired calls will go up dramatically within the first year. It reports
24-7 & 365, with no fear of retaliation or apathy, and with greater accuracy
to the location, direction of travel, and type of weapon used than does the
human ear.
Nevertheless, the PD would still need the help of concerned citizens as the
technology does have some limitations. It can only detect gun fire in the
outdoors. Shots fired in homes, apartments, stores, other buildings, and
inside of a vehicle, would not be detected. It will detect a drive-by as
the gunfire directs the muzzle blast outside, along with its noise
signature.
The military is currently using this type of technology and it was also used
in locating the Ohio sniper. It is expensive; sensors alone are 6 to 8
thousand a piece. Sensors will be placed covertly (you won't see them and
the PD won't tell you where there are); and cameras (if used) may or may not
be visable dependent upon the need.
Gregory W. Reinhardt
Excelsior
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