Kalamazoo, MI turns existing data into better public safety responses through new operations center
Kalamazoo, MI Operations Center Public Safety Responses
The Kalamazoo Strategic Operations Center (KSOC) uses predictive software to anticipate crime patterns and allocate personnel. Three KSOC analysts keep the city ahead of public safety threats by evaluating social media behavior. Partnerships with neighboring departments and state law enforcement officials improve outcomes through shared data. The KSOC has proven useful in coordinating city department responses to COVID-19.
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Kalamazoo approves hire of police analyst in agreement with Portage - mlive.com
The commission acted on the issue on June 3.
Kalamazoo Strategic Operations Center amid COVID-19 - mlive.com
Kalamazoo Public Safety officers and city officials have a meeting in the Kalamazoo Strategic Operations Center, also known as KSOC, which is the command center for operations surrounding COVID-19 in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Friday, March 20, 2020.
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