DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – U.S. Senator Katie Britt announced that $1.257 million in funding has been secured for the Dothan Police Department (DPD) to install ShotSpotter, a system aimed at reducing violent crime in the city. Senator Britt emphasized that this tool will help to make Dothan residents feel safer.
The system will be strategically placed around the city, using advanced technology to detect gunshots and pinpoint their locations instantly.
“We will know the time of the gunshot, not just the time of the 911 call,” explained Lt. Owens in a previous interview with WDNews.
This added 5 to 10 minutes could be critical for law enforcement, potentially saving lives and apprehending suspects quickly.
ShotSpotter is expected to help the DPD tackle not just gun violence but also other types of crime.
The shotspotter is currently being used in other cities around Alabama.
