NEWARK, Calif., Dec. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Year’s Eve is the busiest night of the year for illegal “celebratory” gunfire, exposing innocent people to the risk of being injured or worse killed on this day due to the callous behavior of a few, according to ShotSpotter (NASDAQ:SSTI), the leader in gunshot detection solutions that help law enforcement officials and security personnel identify, locate and deter gun violence.
“Celebratory gunfire is not only reckless, it is illegal,” said Ralph Clark, ShotSpotter CEO and President. “It poses a danger to innocent bystanders, including children, because the bullet is ultimately going to land somewhere. Being hit by a bullet falling from the air can be just as dangerous as being shot directly. Experience shows that when law enforcement agencies proactively implement steps to curtail celebratory gunfire, they have been effective in reducing these unfortunate incidents.”
Experts from ShotSpotter offer these five tips for law enforcement officials to help reduce celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve:
In addition to the five tips listed above, ShotSpotter advocates strong community engagement, including:
To help communities and law enforcement curb celebratory gunfire, ShotSpotter offers an Online tool kit for police departments at http://www.shotspotter.com/celebratorygunfire with information, strategies and templates to help combat illegal celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve.
About ShotSpotter, Inc.
ShotSpotter is the leader in gunshot detection solutions that help law enforcement officials and security personnel identify, locate and deter gun violence. ShotSpotter’s solutions help law enforcement officials and security personnel identify, locate and deter gun violence. ShotSpotter is based in Newark, California and offers its solutions on a SaaS-based subscription model.
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