Violent situations can escalate quickly. Hence, law enforcement agencies require technologies that inform them of firearm shootings and support investigations. Gunshot Detection Technology (GDT) is one such system. It leverages a network of outdoor acoustic sensors to auto-detect, verify, and quickly notify the police and authorities of that particular time and location of firearm releases.

Some benefits of gunshot detection systems include quicker information relay, rapid response, quicker problem solving, and crime prevention.