Cleveland Proposes New Gun Violence Detection System
The Cleveland Division of Police may soon implement new technology to detect gunfire through an emergency ordinance, File No. 1380-2026, introduced to the City Council. This legislation would allow the Director of Public Safety to contract with SoundThinking, Inc. to provide the necessary tools and training for a new Gun Violence Detection System.
What's in the file
The ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Safety to enter into one or more contracts with SoundThinking, Inc. for professional services required to implement a Gun Violence Detection System. The scope of the proposed work includes:
- Hardware and software
- Connectivity
- System maintenance
- Implementation and training
- Other related services
The proposed contract would last for an initial period of one year, with four additional one-year options to renew that can be exercised by the Director of Public Safety. SoundThinking, Inc. is a public safety technology company that provides AI- and data-driven solutions for law enforcement and security professionals Ohio Business Brief.
Who may be affected
- Director of Public Safety
- SoundThinking, Inc. (contractor)
Status and timeline
- 2026-11-05: The emergency ordinance was introduced and received its first reading.
Residents can verify these details by reviewing the official record for File No. 1380-2026 through the Cleveland City Council website.
Key facts
- Initial contract term
- one year
- Renewal options
- four one-year options
Source record
- File
- 1380-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- First Reading
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- November 4, 2026