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ShotSpotter Fails on Its Own Claims

May 27, 2026
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John Blake, MPP and MS, Environment and Sustainability
On their website, SoundThinking Inc. (formerly ShotSpotter, Inc.), claims that ShotSpotter enables law enforcement to "1) be able to respond to a higher percentage of gunfire incidents; 2) improve response times to crime scenes to better aid victims ...
Policy Brief

Assistive Technology: An Educational Overview and Recommendations

May 1, 2026
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John Blake, MPP and MS, Environment and Sustainability
Executive summaryThis memo briefly describes what assistive technology (AT) is; summarizes how it differs from other accessibility terms; compares the different types of AT; and outlines the legal structures and barriers for supporting and using AT i...
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Where your power comes from: Electric Utilities 101

March 12, 2026
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John Blake, MPP and MS, Environment and Sustainability ‘26
This report briefly summarizes the types of electric utilities and energy markets in the United States and examines some of the policy reforms that are open to local communities for each utility type and energy market. The report also outlines two ad...