Case Study: Greenville Police Department reduces gun violence injuries with SoundThinking’s ShotSpotter

Greenville Police Department reduces gun violence injuries by 29% with SoundThinking

The Greenville Police Department faced a persistent gun violence problem in their growing city. To address this challenge, they partnered with vendor SoundThinking to deploy their ShotSpotter gunshot detection system as part of a wider community safety initiative.

SoundThinking's solution provided the police department with rapid gunfire alerts, enabling faster emergency response and improved investigations. The measurable impact was significant, with the department reporting a 29% reduction in gun violence injuries and a 20% decrease in homicides in the coverage area within the first year of use.

Greenville Police Department