SHOTSPOTTER

Question 1

Where can you find the passwords and instructions for shotspotter?

Answer 1

In the blue/white binder in the middle of the dispatching desks and in the “Central Communications Programs & Radios” book. They will be under the Shotspotter tab.

Question 2

How many officers should be dispatched if it is in or near our area?

Answer 2

2

Question 3

What should you do if it is near our area?

Answer 3

Let the command officer know (ex: 201 information - shotspotter 1317 N Bourland Ave - 1 round). Log in CAD.

Question 4

How would you dispatch the call?

Answer 4

208/211 Shotspotter - 1317 N Bourland Ave - 1 round.

Question 5

What else do you need to do if an officer is responding? On the Easton? On the Weston? To whom?

Answer 5

Take a screenshot of Shotspotter location & email to responding officers, captain & chief. To take a screenshot - click on the “List” option in the bottom left corner; click on the address in the list (make sure you don’t click out of these windows otherwise you won’t get the Shotspotter screen); Weston side: use Alt+Print Screen; Easton side: use FN+Print Scr. You will then post the image in an email.

Question 6

What should you not click on the shotspotter screen NO MATTER WHAT?

Answer 6

Do not click on the red exclamation mark.

Question 7

What does the “y” or “n” mean after the city IDA?

Answer 7

Y = yes there were shots fired; N = no shots fired.

Question 8

In the “COMMENTS” section, should you add any information?

Answer 8

Never. That is for Peoria PSAP only.