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Show Low mayor, police chief highlight community policing, AI, drones and regional dispatch expansion
Summary
Mayor John Leach Jr. and Chief Brad Provost discussed the Show Low Police Department’s community-oriented policing initiatives, new technology including AI-assisted report writing and a drone first-responder program, and the regional dispatch center that now serves multiple agencies across thousands of square miles.
Show Low Mayor John Leach Jr. and Police Chief Brad Provost used a city radio program to describe recent changes in local policing that officials say emphasize community-oriented work, technology adoption and regional cooperation. "One thing we have focused on over the last couple of years has been community oriented government," said Chief Brad Provost. "We're doing that bringing AI in for our report writing."
Why it matters: Officials said the changes are intended to reduce unnecessary responses, free officer time for problem solving and strengthen mutual aid across neighboring jurisdictions. Provost credited the city council with providing funds to add positions such as a police analyst, a community action officer and a public information officer to support…
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