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Would Xavier Bautista Still Be Alive If Cambridge Council Had Not Caved to Activists
Cambridge City Council is reconsidering its decision to remove ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection technology, after the killing of a city worker, Xavier Bautista, who was shot and died before emergency aid could arrive due to the system being deactivated. Critics argue the technology is unreliable and can lead to over-policing, especially in communities of color, while supporters believe it can save lives by providing real-time information to law enforcement. The controversy highlights ongoing debates between public safety and civil liberties, with some advocating for reinstating ShotSpotter to potentially prevent future tragedies.
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