Shots Fired In Montbello, But It’s For Safety

By Lauren DiSpirito
DENVER (CBS4) – In hopes of expanding the use of its ShotSpotter sound detection program, Denver police tested sensors in the Montbello neighborhood by firing live ammunition on Wednesday.
The program, which Denver police first began using last year, uses a network of acoustic sensors to pinpoint when and where gunfire occurs. Monitors then notify emergency dispatchers.
ShotSpotter testing in Montbello on Wednesday (credit: CBS)
Before the system can be used, Denver pol