%0 Journal Article
%T Technological approaches to controlling random gunfire: results of a gunshot detection system field test
%J Policing (Bradford)
%D 2002
%A Watkins, Cory
%A Green Mazerolle, Lorraine
%A Rogan, Dennis
%A Frank, James
%V 25
%N 2
%P 345-370
%X Using a quasi‐experimental design methodology, this paper reports the results from a controlled field evaluation of the ShotSpotter gunshot location technology in Redwood City, California. <br><br>RESULTS from this field test indicate that overall, the ShotSpotter system was able to annunciate (detect) gunshots in 81 percent of the field trial events (N = 25 of 31 shooting events) and triangulate (locate) gunshots in 84 percent of the field trial events (N = 26 of 31 shooting events) within an average margin of error of 41ft. We conclude this paper with a discussion of the policy implications associated with using gunshot detection technology as a problem‐solving tool to detect, reduce and prevent incidences of random gunfire.   Keywords: Celebratory Gunfire<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Emerald Group Publishing
%@ 1363-951X
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13639510210429400