GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The Lawrenceville Police Department launched its new Real Time Information Center Wednesday.
The initiative is designed to improve emergency response times and provide live data to officers during active investigations.
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Known as the RTIC, the centralized hub integrates 911 calls, surveillance cameras, license plate readers and crime databases into a single platform.
Analysts working within the center use the integrated technology to monitor activity and identify suspects as crimes are reported. It also supports incident command and control operations during major emergencies.
Damien Cruz was hired to establish and lead the center as its director.
Cruz previously served with the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office before joining the Lawrenceville Police Department.
“The Real Time Information Center (RTIC) is a tool which provides officers with more actionable information and technology so they can serve the community quicker and more accurately,” Cruz said.
“In doing so, I believe it allows law enforcement to bridge the gap between the community’s expectations of law enforcement technology and reality,” he added.
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John Mullin, chief of the Lawrenceville Police Department, said the center allows the agency to be more proactive in its operations.
The department aims to improve the effectiveness of its response by delivering data directly to field officers. The chief called it a significant step forward for the department.
“By putting real-time information directly into the hands of our officers, we are enhancing safety, improving response times and strengthening our ability to serve the citizens of Lawrenceville,” Mullin said.
Lawrenceville Police received a grant to fund the project to minimize the financial impact on local taxpayers.
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