How Fairfield PD is Building the Future of Crime Reduction

How do you build a Real-Time Crime Center from the ground up—while dealing with staffing shortages and legacy systems?In this episode, hosts Jamie Hudson and Caity Peak sit down with Lt. Nick McDowell of the Fairfield Police Department (CA) to explore how the agency is evolving its policing strategy through a new Real-Time Information Center. With over 15 years at Fairfield PD and 25+ years in law enforcement, Lt. McDowell shares his candid thoughts on staffing, generational shifts in tech comfort, drone deployment, and why the public now expects advanced crime-fighting tools like Flock LPRs.🚨 This episode is a must-watch for agencies thinking about launching RTCCs, drone programs, or finding innovative ways to do more with less.What You’ll Learn:– Why Fairfield chose to build a Real-Time Center now– The role of Flock Safety in enhancing investigations– Challenges of staffing RTCCs with the right personnel– How tech adoption is generational—and strategic– Building trust and buy-in with the community🔔 Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes conversations on the future of public safety.