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Power of RTCC video in investigations; Is your RTCC & dispatch team aligned?

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Dear Police1 Member,

Welcome to the first issue of Police1’s Real Time Crime Center newsletter — your definitive resource for the technology trends impacting policing now and in the future. Real time crime centers (RTCCs) are transforming public safety — and fast. By combining live video, license plate recognition, geospatial mapping and more, RTCCs give officers real-time intel to respond quicker, investigate smarter and keep communities safer.

���� In today’s edition:

���� Enhancing communication between dispatch and the RTCC ���� Aligning RTCC operations with agency strategic goals ����� Cobb County’s evolution from RTCC pilot to full-scale powerhouse

We encourage you to check out our full collection of RTCC content, and consider how technology impacts the effectiveness and efficiency of policing today. What do you want to learn more about? Email editor@police1.com.

Thank you to Flock Safety, Leonardo and Peregrine for supporting this content.

Stay safe,

— Nancy Perry, Director of Content, LE and Corrections

BEST PRACTICES

Eyes on the street: How real time crime center video is transforming police investigations

By giving officers real-time access to video, RTCCs are turning in-progress calls into solved cases and helping agencies close investigations faster and more safely

Q&A: How a former dispatcher is improving communication between dispatch and real time crime center teams Nikki North, RTCC manager at the Flagler County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office, shares how mutual respect and early involvement are key to successful communication

On-demand webinar: Maximizing RTCC performance: Aligning operations with agency goals

Unlock your real time crime center’s full potential — optimize intelligence flow, streamline coordination and deliver real-time results that drive impact

CASE STUDIES

How Cobb County Police Department’s real time crime center grew from pilot program to regional powerhouse

With a focus on camera integration and community outreach, this metro Atlanta agency’s RTCC has become a magnet and role model for neighboring agencies

Harnessing the power of IoT for real-time crime intelligence

Discover how the Glendale Police Department is using cutting-edge tech to solve crimes faster, boost community safety and lead the charge in modern law enforcement strategies

TECH INSIGHTS

The future of police tech: Smarter systems, faster insights, better policing

How agencies can move beyond tech hype, integrate smarter systems and give officers real-time intel when they need it most

Proactive policing at a crossroads: Why technology, not discretion, should drive enforcement

A more objective surveillance-based approach will produce better results

RTCC NEWS

DUI suspect found casually ‘finishing’ his cocktail at crash scene, Ga. police say “Our Real-Time Crime Center captured the moment he sped through an intersection, causing a crash…To make matters worse? He was still drinking when officers arrived,” the Duluth PD stated

Real time crime center video shows suspect striking New Orleans officer with vehicle before OIS

“This is a dangerous business,” NOPD superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. “(Officers) go in every day, knowing the dangers that confront them. And it can happen in a moment.”

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