From the Field at Cobb County PD’s Real-Time Crime Center

12/23/24 • 35 min

In this episode, Jamie and Dalton sit down with Captain Hull and Lieutenant Thorp live from Cobb County PD’s Real Time Crime Center in Georgia.

They’ll share what it took to build one of the premiere real-time centers in the nation, what they learned along the way, and what they’re planning for.

With large scale events on the horizon like the MLB All-Star Game, what are they prepping for? What technology are they using to ensure a safe city for residents and visiting tourists?

How do they approach staffing their real-time center? What do they wish they’d known from the outset?

Let’s find out straight from the source in today’s episode.

In this episode, Jamie and Dalton sit down with Captain Hull and Lieutenant Thorp live from Cobb County PD’s Real Time Crime Center in Georgia.

They’ll share what it took to build one of the premiere real-time centers in the nation, what they learned along the way, and what they’re planning for.

With large scale events on the horizon like the MLB All-Star Game, what are they prepping for? What technology are they using to ensure a safe city for residents and visiting tourists?

How do they approach staffing their real-time center? What do they wish they’d known from the outset?

Let’s find out straight from the source in today’s episode.

Previous Episode

What is a Crime Analyst in a real-time center?

Crime Analyst. Crime analysis. What does it mean? What does this role do?

Are they sworn? Are they civilians? Do you use a hybrid model? How do they support the function of a real-time center?

Jamie and Dalton will delve into all the specifics in episode 4.

Next Episode

What is the best way to deploy license plate readers?

Most people in law enforcement are very familiar with license plate reader technology.

Dalton and Jamie will take a little trip down memory lane of how they first came to encounter the technology and how the tech – along with their opinions of it – have changed along the way.

What are the best use cases? How do you effectively deploy it across a city for maximum impact?

Plus, stick around to see how LPR was a pivotal piece of evidence in a homicide case.