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| Memphis Police Department | Memphis | Shelby County | TN | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Memphis Police Department developed its real-time crime center in the late 2000s at an initital cost of $3.5 million. The Memphis RTCC taps into various surveilalnce technologies including a city-wide network of 2,100 cameras in 650 locations. The RTCC also houses a wall of more than 40 monitors displaying live security feeds, crime maps, and television news.
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Agency: Memphis Police Department State: TN City: Memphis County: Shelby County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Memphis Police Department developed its real-time crime center in the late 2000s at an initital cost of $3.5 million. The Memphis RTCC taps into various surveilalnce technologies including a city-wide network of 2,100 cameras in 650 locations. The RTCC also houses a wall of more than 40 monitors displaying live security feeds, crime maps, and television news.
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| Chino Police Department | Chino | San Bernardino County | CA | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Chino Police Department opened its real-time crime center in 2019 for around $370,000. The RTCC staff have access to a public camera network, some private and business cameras, and automated license plate readers, which they monitor live on a wall of 10 55-inch screens.
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Agency: Chino Police Department State: CA City: Chino County: San Bernardino County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Chino Police Department opened its real-time crime center in 2019 for around $370,000. The RTCC staff have access to a public camera network, some private and business cameras, and automated license plate readers, which they monitor live on a wall of 10 55-inch screens.
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| Tampa Police Department | Tampa | Hillsborough County | FL | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Tampa Police Department opened its real-time crime center in 2018. According to the Tampa Police Department’s 2018 Annual Budget, the RTCC utilizes investigative a variety of software tools and camera surveillance systems.
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Agency: Tampa Police Department State: FL City: Tampa County: Hillsborough County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Tampa Police Department opened its real-time crime center in 2018. According to the Tampa Police Department’s 2018 Annual Budget, the RTCC utilizes investigative a variety of software tools and camera surveillance systems.
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| Modesto Police Department | Modesto | Stanislaus County | CA | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Modesto Police Department opened its real-time crime center in 2016. The RTCC has access to at least 50 live camera feeds. The RTCC also monitors drone footage and a real-time map of call for service. MPD utilizes automated license plate reader technology and PredPol (now Geolitica) predictive policing software.
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Agency: Modesto Police Department State: CA City: Modesto County: Stanislaus County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Modesto Police Department opened its real-time crime center in 2016. The RTCC has access to at least 50 live camera feeds. The RTCC also monitors drone footage and a real-time map of call for service. MPD utilizes automated license plate reader technology and PredPol (now Geolitica) predictive policing software.
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| Cincinnati Police Department | Cincinnati | Hamilton County | OH | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Cincinnati Police Department began a video surveillance system as part of a partnership in 2008 with the Federal Signal Corporation, Genetec, Axis Communications, and Firetide. Today, this camera system feeds directly into the CPD's Real-Time Crime Center. The RTCC also has access to automated license plate reader technology and predictive policing software.
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Agency: Cincinnati Police Department State: OH City: Cincinnati County: Hamilton County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Cincinnati Police Department began a video surveillance system as part of a partnership in 2008 with the Federal Signal Corporation, Genetec, Axis Communications, and Firetide. Today, this camera system feeds directly into the CPD's Real-Time Crime Center. The RTCC also has access to automated license plate reader technology and predictive policing software.
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| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | NC | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's real-time crime center has been operating since 2013. The RTCC has access to over 1,000 cameras across the city, and is connected to at least 95 fixed automated license plate readers. Around 13 mobile ALPRs are attached to mobile message/radar trailers and a gunshot detection system. As of April 2013, CMPD'S RTCC has also had access to numerous data-sharing networks, including: LexisNexis, NCAWARE, CJLEADS, LiNX, the CMPD records management system, the North Carolina Crime Information Center, and the National Crime Information Center.
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Agency: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department State: NC City: Charlotte County: Mecklenburg County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's real-time crime center has been operating since 2013. The RTCC has access to over 1,000 cameras across the city, and is connected to at least 95 fixed automated license plate readers. Around 13 mobile ALPRs are attached to mobile message/radar trailers and a gunshot detection system. As of April 2013, CMPD'S RTCC has also had access to numerous data-sharing networks, including: LexisNexis, NCAWARE, CJLEADS, LiNX, the CMPD records management system, the North Carolina Crime Information Center, and the National Crime Information Center.
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| Seattle Police Department | Seattle | King County | WA | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Seattle Police Department has operated a real-time crime center in its headquarters since 2015, funded with asset forfeiture dunds and a $400,000 federal grant. The RTCC provides analyzts with a wall of monitors that monitors criminal activity in real time. The department has also used predictive policing to identify potential crime hotspots. The analysts at the RTCC gather information collected from 911 dispatch calls, SeaStat data, radio traffic, and vehicle data, among other surveillance systems and databases.
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Agency: Seattle Police Department State: WA City: Seattle County: King County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Seattle Police Department has operated a real-time crime center in its headquarters since 2015, funded with asset forfeiture dunds and a $400,000 federal grant. The RTCC provides analyzts with a wall of monitors that monitors criminal activity in real time. The department has also used predictive policing to identify potential crime hotspots. The analysts at the RTCC gather information collected from 911 dispatch calls, SeaStat data, radio traffic, and vehicle data, among other surveillance systems and databases.
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| Detroit Police Department | Detroit | Wayne County | MI | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Detroit Police Department opened its real-time crime center in 2016 . The RTCC accesses more than 500 cameras from at least 229 businesses through a program called "Project Green Light", where businesses agreed to pay for and install security cameras that feed directly into the RTCC. The Detroit Police Department also runs the Neighborhood Real-Time Intelligence Program—a $9 million initiative that uses local and federal traffic modernization funds to put high-definition cameras at various intersections in the neighborhoods. The DPD's RTCC also employs face recognition technology from DataWorks Plus and automated license plate readers.
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Agency: Detroit Police Department State: MI City: Detroit County: Wayne County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Detroit Police Department opened its real-time crime center in 2016 . The RTCC accesses more than 500 cameras from at least 229 businesses through a program called "Project Green Light", where businesses agreed to pay for and install security cameras that feed directly into the RTCC. The Detroit Police Department also runs the Neighborhood Real-Time Intelligence Program—a $9 million initiative that uses local and federal traffic modernization funds to put high-definition cameras at various intersections in the neighborhoods. The DPD's RTCC also employs face recognition technology from DataWorks Plus and automated license plate readers.
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| Miami-Dade Police Department | Doral | Miami-Dade County | FL | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Miami-Dade Police Department Real-Time Crime Center provided access to a citywide surevillance camera network and ShotSpotter gunshot detection sensors. The RTCC also allows residents to send-in video, texts, or pictures of any crimes in an app called Citizen on Patrol Application (COPA).
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Agency: Miami-Dade Police Department State: FL City: Doral County: Miami-Dade County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Miami-Dade Police Department Real-Time Crime Center provided access to a citywide surevillance camera network and ShotSpotter gunshot detection sensors. The RTCC also allows residents to send-in video, texts, or pictures of any crimes in an app called Citizen on Patrol Application (COPA).
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| Wilmington Police Department | Wilmington | New Castle County | DE | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Wilmington Police Department opened its real-time crime center in May 2016. The RTCC has the ability to see real-time data including gunshot detection and calls for service. WPD received $750,000 in state funding to purchase additional technology that allows for officers to share notes between shifts and to track officers while on patrol.
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Agency: Wilmington Police Department State: DE City: Wilmington County: New Castle County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Wilmington Police Department opened its real-time crime center in May 2016. The RTCC has the ability to see real-time data including gunshot detection and calls for service. WPD received $750,000 in state funding to purchase additional technology that allows for officers to share notes between shifts and to track officers while on patrol.
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| Fort Myers Police Department | Fort Myers | Lee County | FL | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Fort Myers Police Department launched its real-time crime center in 2018. The RTCC has access to 85 surveillance cameras placed across the city, and ShotSpotter gunshot detection sensors. According to Police Magazine, the RTCC is staffed by officers and civilian crime analysts and housed in the FMPD's Technical Operations Center. The RTCC uses automated license plate readers mounted freestanding or on cruisers in order to capture vehicle plates numbers and compare them to a database of those with possible infractions. The system is also being used to analyze crime and traffic patterns. The RTCC also relies on Live Earth, a $95,000 software tool that integrates several technologies into one map platform for real-time monitoring.
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Agency: Fort Myers Police Department State: FL City: Fort Myers County: Lee County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Fort Myers Police Department launched its real-time crime center in 2018. The RTCC has access to 85 surveillance cameras placed across the city, and ShotSpotter gunshot detection sensors. According to Police Magazine, the RTCC is staffed by officers and civilian crime analysts and housed in the FMPD's Technical Operations Center. The RTCC uses automated license plate readers mounted freestanding or on cruisers in order to capture vehicle plates numbers and compare them to a database of those with possible infractions. The system is also being used to analyze crime and traffic patterns. The RTCC also relies on Live Earth, a $95,000 software tool that integrates several technologies into one map platform for real-time monitoring.
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| Miami Gardens Police Department | Miami Gardens | Miami-Dade County | FL | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Miami Gardens Police Department launched its real-time crime center in 2015. According to Commercial Integrator, the RTCC is equipped with a video wall system and access to automated license plate readers, ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, and news feeds. The MGPD also usesLive Earth mapping software.
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Agency: Miami Gardens Police Department State: FL City: Miami Gardens County: Miami-Dade County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Miami Gardens Police Department launched its real-time crime center in 2015. According to Commercial Integrator, the RTCC is equipped with a video wall system and access to automated license plate readers, ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology, and news feeds. The MGPD also usesLive Earth mapping software.
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| Montgomery County Sheriff's Office | Conroe | Montgomery County | TX | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office began developing its real-time crime center in 2017. The RTCC access calls for service, surveillance cameras, CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch). The department also contracted with Motorola Solutions for automated license plate readers and CommandCentral Real-Time Situational Awareness Software.
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Agency: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office State: TX City: Conroe County: Montgomery County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office began developing its real-time crime center in 2017. The RTCC access calls for service, surveillance cameras, CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch). The department also contracted with Motorola Solutions for automated license plate readers and CommandCentral Real-Time Situational Awareness Software.
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| Volusia County Sheriff's Office | Daytona Beach | Volusia County | FL | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Volusia County Sheriff's Office launched its $600,000 real-time crime center in 2019, paid for with drug forfeiture funds. The RTCC us staffed by four crime analysts who give real time information to officers as they arrive at a crime scene. The analysts have access to live video feeds from businesses and surveillance cameras around the city, automated license plate readers, and calls for service.
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Agency: Volusia County Sheriff's Office State: FL City: Daytona Beach County: Volusia County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Volusia County Sheriff's Office launched its $600,000 real-time crime center in 2019, paid for with drug forfeiture funds. The RTCC us staffed by four crime analysts who give real time information to officers as they arrive at a crime scene. The analysts have access to live video feeds from businesses and surveillance cameras around the city, automated license plate readers, and calls for service.
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| Austin Police Department | Austin | Travis County | TX | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Austin Police Department has operated a real-time crime center since 2010. The RTCC cost about $750,000 and was paid for without city funds through a federal grant. The RTCC accesses a network of 1000 H.A.L.O., or High Activity Location Observation, surveillance cameras throughout the city.
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Agency: Austin Police Department State: TX City: Austin County: Travis County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Austin Police Department has operated a real-time crime center since 2010. The RTCC cost about $750,000 and was paid for without city funds through a federal grant. The RTCC accesses a network of 1000 H.A.L.O., or High Activity Location Observation, surveillance cameras throughout the city.
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| Albuquerque Police Department | Albuquerque | Bernalillo County | NM | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Albuquerque Police Department opened its real-time crime center in March 2011. This RTCC cost $800,000 and was paid through bonds and federal grants. The RTCC has 16 television screens, including a 90-inch monitor, and eight work stations. The center is staffed by four civilian crime analysts, two civilian video production workers, a video intelligence sergeant, a live operations sergeant, and a detective. As part of APD’s overall predictive policing strategy, the RTCC uses a combination of public and private cameras, a face recognition databases, and social media monitoring software.
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Agency: Albuquerque Police Department State: NM City: Albuquerque County: Bernalillo County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Albuquerque Police Department opened its real-time crime center in March 2011. This RTCC cost $800,000 and was paid through bonds and federal grants. The RTCC has 16 television screens, including a 90-inch monitor, and eight work stations. The center is staffed by four civilian crime analysts, two civilian video production workers, a video intelligence sergeant, a live operations sergeant, and a detective. As part of APD’s overall predictive policing strategy, the RTCC uses a combination of public and private cameras, a face recognition databases, and social media monitoring software.
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| Fort Worth Police Department | Fort Worth | Tarrant County | TX | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Fort Worth Police Department's Real-Time Crime Center accesses more 360 cameras across the city as well as automated license plate readers.
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Agency: Fort Worth Police Department State: TX City: Fort Worth County: Tarrant County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Fort Worth Police Department's Real-Time Crime Center accesses more 360 cameras across the city as well as automated license plate readers.
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| Pasco County Sheriff's Office | New Port Richey | Pasco County | FL | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Real-Time Crime Center is staffed by 10 crime analysts and a supervisor. According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, the RTCC analysts evaluate calls for service and access police databases and locational data.
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Agency: Pasco County Sheriff's Office State: FL City: New Port Richey County: Pasco County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Real-Time Crime Center is staffed by 10 crime analysts and a supervisor. According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, the RTCC analysts evaluate calls for service and access police databases and locational data.
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| Riviera Beach Police Department | Riviera Beach | Palm Beach County | FL | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Riviera Beach Police Department established its real-time crime center in 2012. The RTCC access a network of over 200 camerasa and ShotSpotter gunshot detection sensors.
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Agency: Riviera Beach Police Department State: FL City: Riviera Beach County: Palm Beach County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Riviera Beach Police Department established its real-time crime center in 2012. The RTCC access a network of over 200 camerasa and ShotSpotter gunshot detection sensors.
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| New York Police Department | New York City | New York County, Kings County, Bronx County, Queens County, Richmond County | NY | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The New York Police Department opened its real-time crime center in 2005 at cost of $11 million. The RTCC is located wihthin the NYPD Headquarters in New York City and is staffed with more than 40 detectives and civilian analysts. In 2019, a report from the Brennan Center detailed the purchase of facial recognition technology and ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology. The RTCC also provides access to a variety of databases and data analytical software.
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Agency: New York Police Department State: NY City: New York City County: New York County, Kings County, Bronx County, Queens County, Richmond County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The New York Police Department opened its real-time crime center in 2005 at cost of $11 million. The RTCC is located wihthin the NYPD Headquarters in New York City and is staffed with more than 40 detectives and civilian analysts. In 2019, a report from the Brennan Center detailed the purchase of facial recognition technology and ShotSpotter gunshot detection technology. The RTCC also provides access to a variety of databases and data analytical software.
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| Birmingham Police Department | Birmingham | Jefferson County | AL | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Birmingham Police Department received city council approval to spend $1.5 million on its real-time crime center in May 2019. The RTCC has a camera network, including a pilot program with Alabama Power for 95 surveillance cameras around the city—each outfitted gunshot detection sensors. Police also use automated license plate readers.
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Agency: Birmingham Police Department State: AL City: Birmingham County: Jefferson County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Birmingham Police Department received city council approval to spend $1.5 million on its real-time crime center in May 2019. The RTCC has a camera network, including a pilot program with Alabama Power for 95 surveillance cameras around the city—each outfitted gunshot detection sensors. Police also use automated license plate readers.
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| Hartford Police Department | Hartford | Hartford County | CT | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Hartford Police Department launched its real-time crime center in 2016. The Capital City Crime Center uses automated license plate readers, ShotSpotter gunshot detection, a network of more than 750 cameras, and multiple data analysis software tools.
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Agency: Hartford Police Department State: CT City: Hartford County: Hartford County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Hartford Police Department launched its real-time crime center in 2016. The Capital City Crime Center uses automated license plate readers, ShotSpotter gunshot detection, a network of more than 750 cameras, and multiple data analysis software tools.
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| Philadelphia Police Department | Philadelphia | Philadelphia County | PA | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Philadelphia Police Department's Delaware Valley Intelligence Center includes a real-time crime center with access to more than 1,800 surveillance cameras, automated license plate readers and 14 police databases.
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Agency: Philadelphia Police Department State: PA City: Philadelphia County: Philadelphia County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Philadelphia Police Department's Delaware Valley Intelligence Center includes a real-time crime center with access to more than 1,800 surveillance cameras, automated license plate readers and 14 police databases.
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| Orlando Police Department | Orlando | Orange County | FL | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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Agency: Orlando Police Department State: FL City: Orlando County: Orange County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Orlando Police Department launched its real-time crime center in 2019. The RTCC will also uses a network of surveillance cameras, a variety of police databases, and automated licesne plate readers. |
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| Houston Police Department | Houston | Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County | TX | Real-Time Crime Center | |
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The Houston Police Department merged two units—command center and the crime analysis division—into a singular, 24-hour crime center in 2008. The RTCC’s goal is “to disseminate crime information and investigative-support data to officers and investigators in the field in ‘real-time’ as an incident occurs.” The RTCC employs 12 civilian criminal intelligence analysts and 22 officers.
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Agency: Houston Police Department State: TX City: Houston County: Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County Technology: Real-Time Crime Center Vendor: The Houston Police Department merged two units—command center and the crime analysis division—into a singular, 24-hour crime center in 2008. The RTCC’s goal is “to disseminate crime information and investigative-support data to officers and investigators in the field in ‘real-time’ as an incident occurs.” The RTCC employs 12 civilian criminal intelligence analysts and 22 officers.
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