A number of residents in Palm Springs lately attended a Group Townhall hosted by the police division. The aim of the assembly was to tell residents concerning the know-how and army gear getting used to fight crime within the metropolis. Lieutenant William Hutchinson emphasised the significance of transparency and public consolation with using this know-how. The primary focus of the assembly was on drones, automated license plate readers, cameras, and armored automobiles.

At present, Palm Springs has license plate readers put in on police vehicles, and they’re engaged on increasing this to avenue lights, poles, and different components of town. The aim is to have these readers at main intersections and entrances/exits of town in an effort to monitor who’s coming and going. Whereas avenue cameras are sometimes a controversial subject by way of privateness, many residents expressed their help for them. Some residents even in contrast it to the intensive digital camera surveillance in London and noticed it as a pure a part of trendy know-how.

Based on Lieutenant Hutchinson, these applied sciences can drastically assist in monitoring and fixing crimes within the metropolis. They will help determine stolen automobiles, lacking individuals, and violent offenders. Using digital camera know-how permits the police division to unravel crimes a lot sooner than earlier than. The police plan to current a proposal for fastened license plate readers to town council on the finish of the month.