. >> we actually have a team of officers dedicated by the supervisor and one sergeant, soully in responseo the gunfire calls in the city tonight. >> reporter: and for the first time during new year's, officers are using enhanced shot spotter technology, a system that records the sound and location of gunfire and sends the information directly to an officer's patrol car laptop. >> we are going to be out there. we are going to be watching you. we're taking it very seriously. >> people are going to do what they want to do regardless. so i just hope that people don't get hurt. i hope people are safe tonight. >> reporter: some residence say no matter how many officers are out chasing down gunfire tonight, the roof problem remains unsolved. >> and there are too many guns out and irresponsible people as well. >> reporter: police are stepping up the dui patrols, encouraging anyone that sees or hears gunfire to text 888777 tip to oakland pd. in oakland, cbs 5. >>> it's a very happy new year in washington. the senate is closing out 2012 with a fiscal cliff deal with just hours to spare. negotiators

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