City says new real-time crime center has helped public safety in Seattle

Seattle hails crime prevention tech pilot program a success, with plans to expand

(The Center Square) – Nearly two months after Seattle launched its crime prevention technology pilot program, city leaders are calling it a success with plans for expansion.

City says new real-time crime center has helped public safety in Seattle

The program has been involved in 600 reported incidents and 90 active criminal investigations since it launched in May.

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Seattle Police, politicians show off Real-Time Crime Center. Will its cameras come to West Seattle?

The Seattle Police Real-Time Crime Center has been mentioned multiple times in community meetings in recent months, held up as an example of how SPD is working harder, and differently, to crack cases. But what is it and what does it do? We and other media crews were invited to SPD headquarters today for an explanation and demonstration. The heart of the latter was an SPD-produced video showing highlights of how the RTCC – located in the HQ build…