Durham City Council rejected the $658,500 ShotSpotter contract in a 4-2 vote, citing its 91% false alert rate and surveillance concerns over violence prevention benefits.
Council rejected the $658,500 ShotSpotter gunshot detection contract 4-2, citing a 91% false alert rate and surveillance concerns over its benefits to East Durham neighborhoods.
Council approved rezoning 87.7 acres on Olive Branch Road for 280 housing units despite the Planning Commission's unanimous opposition and concerns over only 6% affordable units and watershed damage.
Over 30 residents spoke against ShotSpotter, demanding the funds redirect to violence prevention programs, affordable housing, and community investment instead of police surveillance technology.