Fort Worth deploys AI-powered gunshot detection sensors to alert police faster

Tiffani Jackson

2h ago· 5 min readenNews

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Summary

Fort Worth has deployed AI-powered acoustic gunshot detection systems from Flock Safety (Raven sensors) and Acoem across the city. These sensors, mounted on utility poles, detect gunfire sounds, record brief audio clips, and instantly notify the Fort Worth Police Department's Real Time Crime Center. The technology aims to reduce response times and help police locate shooting incidents more accurately, especially in areas where gunshots may go unreported. The article details how the sensors work, where they're placed, privacy considerations (they only record audio, not video, of gunshot-like sounds), and the broader context of gun violence in Fort Worth.

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If you hear gunshots in Fort Worth, there's a chance police could know about them before anyone calls 911.

The Raven sensor, made by Flock Safety, uses artificial intelligence to distinguish gunshots from other loud noises like fireworks or construction.

These sensors don't record video — they only capture brief audio clips of sounds that match the acoustic signature of a gunshot.

The goal is to reduce response times and help officers pinpoint exactly where shots were fired, even when no one reports it.

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Learn how Fort Worth uses Raven and Acoem sensors to detect gunfire, record brief audio clips of blasts, and notify police via the Real Time Crime Center.

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