Firearm Acoustic Detection in Hartford, Connecticut: Outcomes of a Trauma Center - Law Enforcement Collaboration.

Introduction Firearm homicide is a leading cause of violence-related death in the United States.Unfortunately, more than 80% of illegal firearm discharges are never reported to police by traditional means.ShotSpotter (Newark, California) is an acoustic firearm event detection system that can localize gunfire, prompting police, and subsequent emergency medical services (EMS) presence.