POCOMOKE CITY, Md. – When we hear the word technology, we think of innovation, the new, and the easy.
The Pocomoke Police Department is currently considering implementing new technology in the name of safety. If someone fires a gun when no one is around, will the police be called? Thanks to new technology, the answer is yes. “The goal of our cameras is to build a perimeter around the city limits. And even though we are trying to do everything we can to keep our community and citizens safe, We want that as much as they want their community,” said Pocomoke Police Chief Arthur Hancock.
Pocomoke Police Chief Arthur Hancock is calling for new surveillance cameras and a Shot Spotter system to better protect the area. He says it's necessary as criminals get smarter. “A lot of serious crimes in today's world are technology-based. A lot of things are solved with cameras and surveillance systems,” Chief Hancock said.
ShotSpotter sends location information directly to authorities. “Statistics show that only about 20% of shooting calls nationwide are actually reported to police,” Chief Hancock said.
It's a technique already in use at Cambridge. “And it's been proven time and time again. Since it's been in place, we've been able to respond to shooting calls more quickly and pinpoint locations more accurately,” Chief Todd said. said.
Chief Justin Todd says the Shot Spotter system will help solve additional cases that wouldn't otherwise be possible. “We were also able to obtain a search warrant by hearing gunshots through the Shot Spotter and using a camera system in combination with the Shot Spotter technology,” Chief Todd said.
Chief Hancock said that's why it's essential to bring this technology to Pocomoke. “If you come to Pocomoke and commit a crime, we will identify you, we will locate you, we will arrest you. And I have no doubt that our state's attorney will prosecute you. '' Chief Todd said.
Chief Hancock said they have already started applying for grants to bring this technology to Pocomoke City.
