PUEBLO — An important tool for the Pueblo Police Department is set to get some upgrades. The state has given the department $1 million to help with its Real Time Crime Center.
The money will go toward the following:
- expanding the drone program
- upgrading the license plate readers
- improving the ShotSpotter system
"Currently we are still down officers, and this technology is able... to provide safety for our community and... safety for our officers," said Deputy Chief James Martin with the Pueblo Police Department. "It helps us investigate the crimes happening in our community and provide more evidence to come to a positive outcome for our citizens."
The Pueblo Police Department has also opened up its camera registry program for people who live in Pueblo homes. For more information on the program, visit the City of Pueblo's website.
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