Most U.S. cities are currently experiencing historic lows in crime rates. However, at a time of shrinking budgets and resources, evolving threats such as acts of terrorism and natural disasters challenge cities and local law enforcement to achieve and maintain low crime rates.
Innovative surveillance methods and technologies can provide targeted and more cost-efficient services that build safety and security capabilities and measurable success. As city budgets are always tight, the acquisition of high-technology surveillance and security systems has been out of reach for most communities.