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The change comes after Cambridge ended its contract with SoundThinking, formerly known as ShotSpotter, in May 2026
The measure would allow city cops to receive $1,000 for making one referral, an additional $1,500 for a second and another $2,000 for a third
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The defendant has been charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of an assault weapon and criminal possession of a firearm
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