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Police update: real‑time crime center online; summer camp grant uncertain
Summary
Chief Buchanan told council the department’s real‑time crime center is operational and helping investigations; school zone cameras and a Park Ranger program continue. A Burns/Byrne style summer youth program was funded historically at about $30,000, but that grant’s status is uncertain and staff will decide by April 1 whether to proceed or seek new
Chief Buchanan updated the council on policing programs and technology on March 17, reporting that East Point’s real‑time crime center is up and running, school‑zone cameras are reducing speeds near schools and the department will add a Park Ranger position.
Buchanan said the real‑time crime center is already helping solve crimes and that several businesses have joined a camera‑sharing arrangement. He invited council to tour the center. The chief also noted success with school‑zone enforcement cameras and said a code‑enforcement supervisor promotion and jail repairs are upcoming priorities.
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