Of course not. They're hoping that a noise will some day coincide with a crime so then they can write a press release lauding the technology and the smart decision maker for buying it.
The easiest way to be perceived as "doing something" is to spend money on it. Succeed or fail, you can still claim you tried. Much of the voting public is convinced that Democrats drink the blood of babies, so convincing them to look more closely and with skepticism is an uphill battle.
"Succeed or fail, you can still claim you tried. Much of the voting public is convinced that Democrats drink the blood of babies, so convincing them to look more closely and with skepticism is an uphill battle."