At reduced cost, city council approves ShotSpotter

ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology will soon go live on Springfield’s east side after the city council voted Tuesday to approve a three-year service agreement with the Newark, Ca.-based company.The 7-3 vote came after the company agreed to provide the gunshot detection service for $643,750, a significantly-reduced rate from the original $838,750 price tag.Under the revised agreement, the city will pay $75,000 in the first year and $284,375 in both years two […]