MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA ) - In today's Perspectives we are looking at how technology is being used to protect, end gun violence and change the quality of life in our communities for the better. Operation Echo Stop was launched earlier this year, to eradicate violent crime and to crack down on gun violence in Mobile, including taking firearms off the streets. MPD is focused on prevention, deterrence, compliance, detection, and a greater emphasis on community outreach and engagement. Funding from the American Rescue Plan helped launch Operation Echo Stop. Its latest phase is a gunshot detection system called ShotSpotter. ShotSpotter is an emerging advanced technology that targets the shooting directly. The system will tell police in real-time, when and where gun activity is happening.