Beyond the Desk: How to Build a Real Time Crime Center That Actually Works

In this episode, Jamie Hudson [Director of Real-Time and DFR Consulting] and Caity Peak [Collaborative Policing Strategist] dive into the often-overlooked world of physical builds for Real Time Crime Centers (RTCCs). Joined by Noah White from Fountainhead Control Rooms and Sean Arthur from Constant Technologies, this episode explores the high-stakes process of turning a mission into a meaningful space.From one-table startup concepts to seven-figure, grant-funded builds, this conversation unpacks what it really takes to create a Real Time Center that functions, looks sharp, and earns community trust. Whether you’re working with a sketch on a napkin or leading a multimillion-dollar project, this one’s for you.Topics include:– What makes a physical RTCC effective (and what doesn’t)– Budget, grant money, and the temptation to overbuild– Creating mission-driven, future-proof spaces– How trust, transparency, and community tours shape the space– Design advice, pitfalls, and culture-first thinking