BoA Public Safety Committee 5/19/2026

The Board of Alders Public Safety Committee meeting held on May 19, 2026, in New Haven, Connecticut, focused primarily on procurement and contract approvals related to public safety technology and facilities. The committee authorized the Mayor to enter into a five-year agreement with ShotSpotter, Inc. for acoustic gunfire detection services, highlighting a negotiated cost saving of $257,000 over five years by avoiding annual price increases. The system, in use since 2009 with multiple expansions, provides real-time gunfire alerts to police officers, aiding rapid response and evidence recovery. Additionally, the committee approved a five-year lease renewal for the District 10 police substation at 332 Winthrop Avenue for $135,000 total, emphasizing its role as both a police and community center. The meeting also discussed an in-kind donation from Yale University of 30 additional surveillance cameras adjacent to the Yale campus, to be integrated into the city's real-time crime center, enhancing public safety coverage without additional city expenditure. The committee expressed strong support for these initiatives, noting their positive impact on crime reduction and community collaboration.