Earthquake technology fights crime
Fact Sheet
096-96
Prepared in cooperation with the Police Department, Menlo Park, California, the Police Department, Redwood City, California, SRI International, and Trilon Technology
By: John C. Lahr, Peter L. Ward, Peter H. Stauffer, and James W. Hendley II
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Abstract
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey have adapted their methods for quickly finding the exact source of an earthquake to the problem of locating gunshots. On the basis of this work, a private company is now testing an automated gunshot-locating system in a San Francisco Bay area community. This system allows police to rapidly pinpoint and respond to illegal gunfire, helping to reduce crime in our neighborhoods.
Suggested Citation
Lahr, J.C., Ward, P.L., Stauffer, P.H., and Hendley, J.W., II, 1996, Earthquake technology fights crime: U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 096–96, 2 p. (Available at https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/1996/0096/.)
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Earthquake technology fights crime |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 096-96 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs09696 |
| Year Published | 1996 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Earthquake Science Center |
| Description | 2 p. |
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