Warner Robins Police will soon launch an AI-powered camera system to track suspects, monitor 911 calls in real time, and speed up investigations across the city.
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Warner Robins Police are getting ready to roll out a new AI-powered camera system aimed at streamlining emergency response and improving public safety.
On Monday night, Warner Robins City Council approved a five-year contract with Flock Safety, a company that provides smart surveillance systems equipped with license plate readers, real-time video integration, and 911 call monitoring.
The system is designed to give officers a comprehensive view of emergency situations as they unfold.
“It’s very similar to the one we currently have,” Police Analyst John Richards said. “We would still have donor sites that would allow us to view video footage straight from this map.”
Flock Safety's platform allows police to monitor license plate readers, live video feeds, and mapping systems all in one place. It also integrates with 911 audio systems, allowing dispatchers to receive real-time alerts when certain keywords are spoken by callers.
“We’ll be allowed to allocate a certain number of pole cameras, especially at major intersections where we have multiple wrecks or hit-and-runs,” Richards said.
According to police, the new system will also reduce investigation time.
“It will search all the current Flock cameras and give us leads on where it might be,” Capt. Eric Gossman said. “Whereas before we would have to go in and check each camera individually to look for that vehicle.”
The project’s first-year cost is just over $53,000, which will be covered using state funding and existing software budgets. Each of the next four years will cost about $80,000, requiring annual council approval.
Gossman said installation is expected to begin in October, and the system could save the city more than $100,000 over five years compared to its previous vendor.
Flock cameras are already in use in several Central Georgia communities. Law enforcement officials in the region have reported reductions in crime where the system has been installed.
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