Case Study: Winston-Salem Police Department saves lives and recovers firearms with SoundThinking ShotSpotter

Winston-Salem Police Department recovers 47 firearms and saves 2 lives with SoundThinking

The Winston-Salem Police Department faced a significant challenge with nearly 80% of gun crime going unreported, which left offenders at large and eroded community trust. To address this issue, the department implemented the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system from vendor SoundThinking.

SoundThinking's ShotSpotter solution provided a 99% detection rate, enabling police to respond faster with greater situational awareness. The measurable results included 47 firearms recovered, 27 victims aided, and 2 lives saved. Over one year, ShotSpotter generated 1,398 alerts, with 78% having no corresponding 911 call, allowing SoundThinking's technology to address gun violence that would have otherwise gone unreported.

Winston-Salem Police Department