Fort Lauderdale Community-Based and Public Health Groups to Benefit From SoundThinking’s Data For Good Program
01 August 2023 - 10:30PM
SoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI) (formerly ShotSpotter), a
leading provider of public safety technology solutions, today
announced that the Fort Lauderdale Police Department has agreed to
implement SoundThinking’s Data for Good program. The program’s
official launch on August 1st coincides with National Night Out
(NNO), an annual community-building campaign that promotes
police-community partnerships.
Data for Good is a community-focused program that enables law
enforcement agencies to share precision data about where and when
gun violence occurs with non-law enforcement organizations.
SoundThinking helps law enforcement customers identify offices of
violence prevention, schools, city and county public health
departments and other community organizations to receive gunfire
data. By indicating where gunfire and potential trauma may be
occurring, appropriate community resources can be deployed to help
prevent future violence, address root causes, and provide
assistance to those adversely impacted by exposure to persistent
gun violence.
“By embracing the Data for Good Program, we can now pivot to a
holistic community-based approach to violence prevention, outreach,
and community engagement,” said Fort Lauderdale Police Chief
Patrick Lynn. “This fosters a sense of ownership and collective
responsibility for community safety rather than relying solely on
punitive measures. By bridging the gap between law enforcement and
the community, we can co-create effective solutions that deter
crime and nurture an environment where individuals can thrive and
reach their full potential.”
Fort Lauderdale Police Department joins agencies in Miami-Dade
County, FL, Baton Rouge, LA, Springfield, IL, and Mobile,
AL, in implementing Data for Good programs. Through the program,
these areas actively address gun violence and improve community
ties with law enforcement.
"As a company, we believe that by harnessing data-driven
insights and looking at them through a different lens, our
customers can allocate resources to those impacted by the traumatic
impact of gunfire,” said Alfred Lewers Jr., Senior Director of
Trauma Response & Community Engagement at SoundThinking. “Our
Data for Good program aims to support our customers’ public health
approach to gun violence reduction, and we are thrilled that the
Fort Lauderdale Police Department is now among a growing list of
agencies best-positioned to support community partners working to
proactively and effectively address the root causes of gun
violence.”
To learn more about how ShotSpotter assists community-based and
civic programs, please visit our Data for Good page.
About SoundThinkingSoundThinking, Inc. (Nasdaq:
SSTI) is a leading public safety technology company that combines
data-driven solutions and services for law enforcement, civic
leadership, and community assistance groups to drive more
efficient, effective, and equitable public safety outcomes. Our
SafetySmart™ platform includes ShotSpotter®, the leading acoustic
gunshot detection system, CrimeTracer™, the foremost law
enforcement search engine, CaseBuilder™, a one-stop investigation
management system, and ResourceRouter™, software that directs
patrol and community anti-violence resources to help maximize their
impact. SoundThinking is trusted by more than 200 customers and
2000+ agencies worldwide and has been designated a Great Place to
Work® Company.
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