ShotSpotter Denies Alleged Data Manipulation Amid Growth The gunshot detection tech provider faces serious controversy in Chicago. But the company keeps on growing and has big plans for the coming months, thanks in part to fresh product offerings. August 04, 2021 • Even as acoustic gunshot detection systems make new gains among local governments, a recent controversy regarding one of the leading vendors in this space illustrates the legal and political risks involved in deploying such technology. Recent allegations that police in Chicago and other cities requested that ShotSpotter analysts change data gathered by its microphone sensors to support prosecutions — allegations that have led to potential legal problems for criminal cases, along with protests against the technology — have reignited debate about the reliability of acoustic gunfire detection systems, and public safety surveillance programs overall.