The hammond police department will implement gunshot detection technology, an innovative gunshot detection policing technology, in a six-square mile area

The City of Hammond, IN was awarded a $300,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (CFDA 16.738). The purpose of the grant is for the Hammond Police Department to implement gunshot detection technology in a six-square mile area of the city to improve public safety, decrease gun violence, and increase timely medical response. Expected outcomes include increased evidence recovery, enhanced regional collaboration, and more rapid medical assistance for victims of gun violence. The project will leverage analysis, innovative technology, and evidence-based practices to reduce violent crime, generate more investigative leads, and enhance overall public safety in the targeted high-crime areas.

The purpose is to improve public safety, decrease gun violence, and increase timely medical assistance for residents experiencing gun violence. Expected outcomes are increased casing recovery, enhanced regional cross-agency collaboration, and more rapid medical response. The proposed technology will cover six square miles, identified as gun violence hot spots based on historical crime data. By leveraging a suite of analysis, innovative technology, and evidence-based practices to complete safe policing efforts, hammond seeks to reduce violent crime, increase investigative leads, and enhance public safety.