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section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-09 14:23 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 14:23 CST
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# Mayor Brandon Johnson says he supports gunshot detection tech

Mayor Brandon Johnson, who ended ShotSpotter, said he supports a system that "protects privacy and demonstrates effectiveness." Voters backed its return, Block Club reported.

Section: [City Hall](/chicago/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Brandon Johnson](/chicago/wiki/brandon-johnson.md)

## Coverage

- [Block Club Chicago](https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/11/09/mayor-says-hes-always-favored-gunshot-detection-technology-as-voters-back-its-return/), 2026-11-09 14:23 CST: Mayor Says He’s ‘Always’ Favored Gunshot Detection Technology As Voters Back Its Return

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