Case Study: San Pablo Police Department reduces gun violence with SoundThinking ShotSpotter

San Pablo Police Department reduces gunfire incidents 74% with SoundThinking

The San Pablo Police Department faced significant gun violence, a problem exacerbated by its proximity to urban areas like Oakland and Richmond. Many gunfire incidents went unreported, hindering police response. To address this, the department partnered with SoundThinking and implemented its ShotSpotter gunshot detection service.

SoundThinking's ShotSpotter solution provided near-instant alerts of gunfire, enabling officers to respond quickly with precise location data and tactical information. This technology helped the San Pablo Police Department achieve a 74% reduction in gunfire incidents and a 76% decrease in gang activity from 2011 to 2017. The solution also improved evidence gathering and strengthened community relations.

San Pablo Police Department