Denver police letting ShotSpotter contract expire after more than a decade of gunshot detection

The Denver Police Department is set to let its contract with ShotSpotter expire at the end of 2026, potentially ending more than a decade of automated gunshot detection in the city. The DPD stated it is evaluating whether another vendor can provide greater public safety benefits and will begin phasing out coverage in Sun Valley and Park Hill neighborhoods. Critics have raised concerns about community involvement and the equity of sensor placement.