Little Rock City Board Renews Controversial Gunshot Surveillance Technology

Little Rock City Board renews controversial gunshot surveillance technology

At-Large City Director Antwan Phillips, who has expressed his concerns numerous times in the past over this technology, was the only board member to vote against it.

Little Rock Moves Forward With Controversial ShotSpotter Renewal Amid Debate

The Little Rock City Board has voted to renew its contract with SoundThinking, Inc.—the company behind the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system—despite ongoing controversy and a divided board. The decision comes after heated discussions over cost, community impact, and the ongoing debate about the technology’s effectiveness versus concerns over privacy and policing practices. Key Takeaways The city approved another year for the ShotSpotter syst…