ShotSpotter devices in Chicago to be removed, contract to expire NBC Chicago [Video]

The company behind the controversial gunshot detection technology ShotSpotter will begin removing its sensors across Chicago on Monday, hours after its contract expires with the city.

ShotSpotter will stop transmitting its data to Chicago police at midnight barring a last minute order or invention from Mayor Brandon Johnson. Hours before the contract was set to expire, Johnson issued a Request for Information to gather recommendations on first responder technology.

The process, however, could take months.

“He issues an RFI, this should have been done months ago,” 36th Ward Ald. Gilbert Villegas said to NBC Chicago. “It will take anywhere from 3-4 months for RFI responses to be evaluated and months more before an RFP will be advertised. Once RFP is responded to by firms interested, tack on another 3-6 months. Poor planning once again.”

The Chicago Police Department issued a statement on ending the use of ShotSpotter technology, saying, in part, “This does not change our commitment to public safety and building stronger neighborhoods for …