Detroit extends contract with controversial gunshot surveillance firm

City leaders voted on Tuesday to expand Detroit's contract with ShotSpotter, after weeks of divisive debate

The city of Detroit is moving forward with a $7m expansion of its contract with ShotSpotter, after weeks of debate on its work with the controversial surveillance company.

The Detroit city council voted five to four on Tuesday to expand the geographic footprint of ShotSpotter in the city throughout the next four years.