Real-Time Policing: When Moments Matter

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

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Creators and Guests

Host
Caity Peak
Collaborative Policing Strategist
Host
Jamie Hudson
Director, Real-Time and DFR Consulting at Flock Safety

What is Real-Time Policing: When Moments Matter?

In this show – Real-Time Policing: When Moments Matter – we’ll dive into the world of real-time centers, collaborative policing, and all of the cool tech and people that make it happen.

Our hosts, Dalton Webb and Jamie Hudson – seasoned experts in law enforcement real-time policing – will explore all of that and more.

They’ll walk you through their backgrounds and journeys into the world of real-time policing and how you can either take your first step into this world or improve your current footprint for maximum impact in your city.

Welcome to season one of Real-Time Policing: When Moments Matter.