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Boynton police highlight crime declines, school‑zone camera enforcement and new real‑time crime center
Summary
Police described a new real‑time crime center that integrates cameras, license‑plate readers and drones; officers reported declines in several crime categories and said the city issued 23,756 school‑zone speed violations since the camera program moved from warnings to enforcement.
Boynton Beach public‑safety leaders used a District 4 town hall to outline the city’s new real‑time crime center, present recent crime statistics and describe how expanded camera and license‑plate‑reader (LPR) systems are being used for responses and investigations.
John Vargas, supervisor of the real‑time crime center, said the center combines LPRs, shot‑detection sensors, strategically placed cameras and drone capability to give officers fast, real‑time information. "Anytime there's a situation that takes place... we're able to launch the drone, look…
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