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Police report uptick in Midtown crime; department describes ZeroEyes gun‑detection AI and local lighting/camera needs
Summary
Daytona Beach police reported a rise in violent crime in Midtown, including the first homicide of the year, and described use of an AI gun‑detection system tied to Genetec cameras. Officers urged improvements to lighting and cameras and said a state bill may restrict AI gun detection.
Daytona Beach police told the Midtown Redevelopment Board on Jan. 29 that the Midtown corridor has experienced an increase in violent and property crimes and outlined a mix of enforcement and technology measures to address the trend.
The police presentation covered calls for service and arrest statistics for the reporting period between Jan. 14 and Feb. 10: 2,493 calls for service, 631 reports completed, 76 felony arrests and 88 misdemeanor arrests, according to the department. Officers said there was the city’s first homicide of the year during the period; that investigation remains ongoing.
As part of proactive operations, department officials reported conducting approximately 976 extra patrols focused on the Midtown corridor. The department also cited…
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