An irrelevant complaint until the cited stats are, first, confirmed with a research critique and then compared to parallel stats in the context of ultimate successful criminal prosecutions without (compared to with) shot spotter.<p>Because the real goal is successful prosecutions, not to eliminate false calls or to reach accuracy parity with 9/11 calls. To wit, no one would want to eliminate all false calls at the expense of a significant number of real calls; especially if a portion of the real calls would not have been reported via 911. False calls are fine if the number of successful identifications and prosecutions is above the rate without shot spotter.<p>Moreover, we'd need a methodology that looks at the total amount of time worked for successful cases with and without shot spotter, even including false call time. Being frustrated at "unconfirmed" shooting responses is ridiculous if the total time worked build a case, including false calls, is par or better for the same number of cases that don't involve shot spotter. Efficiencies, and conversely wasted time, can be hidden everywhere.<p>At what point does the city start ignoring shot spotter critiques because logic incompetent critics generate more noise and busywork than they are worth? After all, they aren't even self-careful of their own perspective and respectful of everyone else enough to have a cheap grad student edit their research review for public presentation. If they don't care, why should everyone else?<p>The cherry on their BS Sundae. This person has zero data to show that the ultimate shot spotter results are substandard. Fire them and hire someone who can think and therefore doesn't embarrass The City:<p>>“The NYPD’s response to these audit findings is disappointing and reflects a disinterest in using data, effective performance metrics, and transparency to improve public safety. With a thorough evaluation before deciding whether to renew this multi-million-dollar contract, better performance standards, and more transparency, the NYPD could deploy its resources – especially its officers’ time – far more effectively.”