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id: fa640b1412
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 20:35 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 06:43 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# City changes gunshot-detection pilot to include shortlisted firms

The city's revised gunshot-detection pilot lets companies on its contract shortlist, including ShotSpotter's maker, test their systems.

Section: [Public Safety](/chicago/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Brandon Johnson](/chicago/wiki/brandon-johnson.md), [ShotSpotter](/chicago/wiki/shotspotter.md)

## Coverage

- [Wirepoints](https://wirepoints.org/mayor-johnson-upends-gunshot-detection-pilot-after-voters-resoundingly-back-the-technology-chicago-sun-times/) (advocacy outlet), 2026-11-09 20:35 CST: Mayor Johnson upends gunshot-detection pilot after voters resoundingly back the technology – Chicago Sun-Times
- [CBS Chicago](https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-gunshot-detection-pilot-program/), 2026-11-10 06:43 CST: City making changes to Chicago's gunshot detection pilot program

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