Case Study: Columbia Police Department achieves faster gunfire response and fewer illegal guns with SoundThinking ShotSpotter

Columbia Police Department makes 39 arrests and confiscates 49 guns with SoundThinking

The Columbia Police Department was facing a significant challenge with violent crime rates double the national average and a pervasive illegal gun problem. With the community becoming desensitized and not reporting gunfire, the department partnered with SoundThinking to implement its ShotSpotter gunshot detection system.

SoundThinking's solution provided the Columbia Police Department with precise alerts to gunfire incidents. In the first six months, this led to 39 arrests, the confiscation of 49 illegal guns, and a 25% reduction in homicides. The technology also enabled better evidence collection for investigations, contributing to an overall 9% reduction in violent crime.

Columbia Police Department