Detroit’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) has been a critical tool for law enforcement since its launch in 2016. However, as crime-fighting efforts expanded, so did the need for a more robust surveillance infrastructure. By 2019, the RTCC had grown to include two satellite centers, but the existing display system was no longer sufficient to handle the increasing number of video feeds. The Detroit Police Department needed a larger, more advanced video wall to accommodate additional surveillance sources and personnel.
To address this challenge, the Detroit Police Department partnered with Bluewater to enhance the RTCC’s capabilities. The primary objective was to expand the video wall, integrate more real-time monitoring stations, and improve overall system efficiency.
Bluewater’s AV Integration team took on the task of upgrading the command center by:
✅ Expanding the video wall with 32 additional displays, seamlessly integrating them with the existing system.
✅ Adding 12 new Real-Time computer stations with local monitor support to enhance monitoring capabilities.
✅ Replacing the original 32-foot LED ticker with a 64-foot LED ticker, ensuring that all critical updates and data were visible across the expanded video wall.
The upgraded RTCC now operates on a significantly larger scale, with over 4,300 cameras monitoring the city in real time. This expansion directly supports Project Green Light, Detroit’s initiative to enhance public safety through high-definition surveillance at businesses and high-crime areas. With a state-of-the-art command center, law enforcement officers can respond faster, identify threats more effectively, and create a safer environment for the community.
By leveraging cutting-edge technology, Bluewater played a crucial role in strengthening Detroit’s fight against crime, ensuring that officers have the tools they need to protect and serve the city more efficiently.
