As New Year’s Eve approaches, we often see and hear a common and potentially deadly problem, gun fire. Too many people celebrate the new year with random gun fire, according to Glendale police.

The Glendale Police Department and the city of Glendale are committed to a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to unlawful discharges of a firearm, a release states. If a person is caught, they will face felony charges, punishable by more than five years in prison.

To help combat this problem, the Glendale Police Department utilizes ShotSpotter.

What is ShotSpotter? It is a resource that can be used by police to pinpoint the exact location where a gun has been fired. Glendale police use ShotSpotter 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.

“Having a safe and enjoyable holiday is our primary concern for the public, which is why we send officers to check each ShotSpotter activation that indicates a firearm was used,” police state. “Fire a shot? You’re gonna get caught!”

Each year officers and detectives from the Glendale Police Department walk door to door to educate the public about the issues of celebratory gunfire.

Police encourage residents to celebrate safely and do not endanger their community by firing off a gun in celebration of the holiday. Random gun fire can hurt, mame, or even kill a neighbor, family member, or friend, police state.