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EFF Applauds Little Rock, AR for Cancelling ShotSpotter Contract
Discussion Points
- Community Oversight vs. Police Control: How can communities effectively regulate the use of surveillance technologies like ShotSpotter to prevent discriminatory policing?
- Funding Misallocation: What are the implications of federal grants steering toward police departments for surveillance technology, and how can this be addressed?
- Grassroots Activism: What role can grassroots advocates play in educating communities about the risks and consequences of gunshot detection systems like ShotSpotter?
Summary
Little Rock has joined a growing list of cities rejecting or ending its contract with ShotSpotter, a "gunshot detection" technology plagued by errors and allegations of capturing private conversations. EFF has long criticized the tech, highlighting its potential for discriminatory policing.
Community members coordinated efforts to raise awareness, debunk marketing claims, and push for change. This decision reflects a shift toward community-led initiatives and away from surveillance technologies that harm marginalized communities.
As cities consider similar technology, grassroots activism and community oversight become crucial in ensuring public safety without perpetuating systemic injustices.
Community members coordinated to pack Little Rock City Hall on Tuesday, where board members voted 5-3 to end the city's contract with ShotSpotter. Initially funded through a federal grant, Little Rock...
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