SoundThinking, Inc. announced the launch of ShotCast. Designed for Public Information Officers (PIOs) within law enforcement agencies and local news media, ShotCast is a ready-for-broadcast multimedia file that shows the precise location and audio of gunfire incidents detected by ShotSpotter, the company's leading gunshot detection system that is currently deployed in over 150 cities nationwide. When incorporated into a broader law enforcement agency communication strategy, ShotCast can help inform the public, increase awareness about the impact of gun violence, and promote community engagement in public safety.

ShotCast files include the actual gunfire audio as well as key details (location, time, and more) of the incident, presented in a high-quality multimedia graphic that can be incorporated into various types of news coverage. ShotCast improves upon the gunfire graphics currently in use by news media by providing additional context, detail and mapping that can be easily interpreted by viewers. ShotCasts are available within ShotSpotter's InSight application at no charge to existing customers.

News media located in areas where ShotSpotter is deployed can request the graphics through their respective local Public Information Officers.