In a swift engagement of technology and police work, the Gastonia Police Department's Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) played a pivotal role in the arrest of a shooting suspect. Gastonia's patrol units were joined by analysts from the RTCC, who employed Flock Camera technology moments after a reported shooting incident occurred. The utilization of these real-time resources by the RTCC proved essential in pinpointing the location of the suspect's vehicle, a burgundy Nissan, and disseminating the information to officers out in the field.
Per a social media post from the Gastonia Police Department, the seamless cooperation between the RTCC analysts and patrol officers allowed for a rapid response. The post highlighted, "Just minutes after a shooting occurred today, patrol officers were actively searching for a suspect and her burgundy Nissan. RTCC analysts utilized technology and real-time resources to assist." It was this real-time collaboration that facilitated the swift apprehension of the suspect.
Gastonia Police Department officers, with support from RTCC analysts, used Flock Camera technology to locate and arrest a shooting suspect. Officials noted the operation was completed quickly and safely.
