CLEVELAND — For several years, the Cleveland Division of Police has relied on a gun detection system called ShotSpotter, which alerts officers to gunfire within about 60 seconds. First installed in 2020, the system was recently reviewed in a two-year evaluation requested by the city and conducted by professors from Cleveland State University’s Criminology Research Center.

The results of the evaluation were presented during a Friday City Council Safety Committee hearing alongside Public Safety Director Wayne Drummond and CSU professors.

Key findings

The 185-page report highlighted what works and what challenges remain:

Accuracy: ShotSpotter is generally reliable in identifying gunfire.

Response: Alerts help police respond quickly, but the system does not directly reduce crime. It

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