The technology referenced on NPR has been discussed by Officer Krysko at past CAC meetings: http://www.shotspotter.com/
Funding options do exist, but the true cost of one of these systems can by significant (I'm guessing): http://www.shotspotter.com/resources/policing-funding-faq
I heard a piece on UNC NPR re: triangulating technology that tells police what has been shot (firecrackers, guns, assault weapons) and where - to within 8 yards. This is in Fayetteville because of a federal grant - can Raleigh get similar technology even without the Fed. grants?
It's sometimes a horrible world that we live in but it's what we've got and we need to be able to cope as best as can be. If we're informed, we can cope.On Thu, Feb 23, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Emily Orr <emily.g.orr@gmail.com> wrote:
That was most definitely sound from a gun. Anyone else hear two shots just now?