Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)  Police departments (like the SFPD in this photo) are using a variety of sensors to help track and fight crime. CHICAGO, IL (Catholic Online) - The sensors have been working since September 1 and are installed in the Englewood, Chicago Lawn, Harrison and Grand Crossing districts. McCarthy said the sensors have already allowed police to nab two felons. He also says he expect the contract to expand. According to ShotSpotter, the company that manufactures the sensors, they can differentiate between fireworks, backfires, and gunshots. They also filter out conversations. At this time, they do not appear to present a significant privacy concern. © 2012, Distributed by NEWS CONSORTIUM. - - - Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for January 2013 General Intention: The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him. Missionary Intention: Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance. |
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