article_snippet: New York City pilot program using ShotSpotter's microphone technology began last week in the Bronx.
article_snippet: NYPD officials and New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a pilot program for the microphones earlier this week.
article_snippet: De Blasio has adopted a two-year pilot program for $1.5million after ShotSpotter was used in other US cities such as Washington and San Francisco .
article_snippet: The two-year New York pilot program for ShotSpotter will cost $1.5million.
highlights_snippet: New York City is beginning pilot program for $1.5million .