Chicago Mayor Reverses on Gunshot Detection Tech After Voter Support

• Voters in Chicago supported the return of gunshot detection technology by 72% in a nonbinding referendum.
• Mayor Brandon Johnson initially opposed the technology but has now reversed his stance.
• Chief Procurement Officer Sharla Roberts announced the change during a City Council budget hearing.
• The city plans to implement a pilot program for the technology.
• The reversal comes after the mayor defended his previous decision to end the city’s contract with ShotSpotter.