(WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Chicago police department Superintendent Larry Snelling is addressing Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to get rid of a controversial piece of technology.
“Obviously I’m for technology that’s going to help us get to a location quicker and help us save lives," he said. "I’ve said it a million times and I’ll say it again. I don't back away from that statement.”
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced earlier this month that he’s ending the multi-million dollar contract with ShotSpotter.
Snelling said ultimately, it’s the work of CPD officers that matters most.
“Whatever happens, Chicago Police Department is going to continue to work to keep the city safe. The work that these individuals have done is not based on one simple aspect of technology," he added. "It has to do with the men and women putting in the work”
Snelling didn’t discuss his opinions on whether or not the mayor should have gotten rid of ShotSpotter, but addressed claims that he heard the news from the media.
“The communication could have been better on both parts. Since then, we have spoken," he said.
"We are very clear about communication right now. I feel very positive about how we’re going to communicate right now.”
ShotSpotter will remain a tool for CPD until September.
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