Pueblo police department seeks funding to purchase a shotspotter to enhance its capability to identify and prosecute individuals perpetrating the most violent acts

The Pueblo Police Department has been awarded a $300,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (CFDA 16.738). The funding will be used to purchase a ShotSpotter system to enhance the department's capability to identify, locate, and track active gunfire incidents. This will support more effective response and investigation of gun violence cases, while also building community trust through improved real-time gunfire intelligence. The 3-year grant period runs from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026. The City of Pueblo, Colorado is the prime recipient of this federal award.

The proposed solution is designed to identify, locate, and track active gunfire, and IT will support efforts to respond to and investigate gunfire incidents more effectively. This strategy is deployed across the country and serves agencies of all sizes that are committed to leveraging real-time gunfire intelligence to reduce gun violence and build community trust. The shotspotter will provide a significant tactical advantage in support of patrol when responding to gunfire, create an opportunity for officers to respond quickly to gun-related incidents, and support community engagement efforts.