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McKeesport officials considering ShotSpotter system

The city of McKeesport is considering implementing a ShotSpotter system to curb crime.

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Earlier this year, officers started doing saturated patrols after noticing an increase in drug and weapons-related crimes.

The system would alert officers more quickly to where shots are fired, which would help them get to the scene faster.

Pittsburgh uses the system from Homewood to Garfield, with 36 microphones that are placed in secret locations waiting for the sound of gunfire. Pittsburgh pays $135,000 a year in maintenance and support costs.

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McKeesport residents said the violence is getting to be too much for them and they want change.

“I think that it’s a good idea. It would cut down on crime. It’s all about the kids and we have to protect them,” said resident Breauni Ford.

Shawnte Crosby, another resident, said, “(Threre’s) a lot of crime, a lot of shooting. We’re on the news almost every other day. It’s real bad out here.”