Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and the Anne Arundel County Police Department announced the opening of the state-of-the-art Real-Time Information Center (RTIC). This groundbreaking initiative will enhance public safety and revolutionize crime prevention. 

The RTIC will serve as a central hub, analyzing and sharing real-time information to enable rapid response to crime and public safety threats, equipping officers with advanced tools to better protect themselves and the community.

“We invested in the new Real Time Information Center because we knew it would be a game-changer for public safety in Anne Arundel County,” said County Executive Steuart Pittman. “Equipping first responders with real-time data and technology helps save lives by giving our first responders the tools they need to act faster and more effectively.”

The RTIC uses advanced technology, including real-time situational awareness platforms, CCTV and other security cameras, license plate readers, and data analytics, to monitor critical incidents in real-time. This provides officers with instant, actionable intelligence. This real-time access empowers Anne Arundel County Police officers to proactively address crime, mitigate public safety threats, and improve emergency response times.

“The technology our Real-Time Information Center provides, places immediate access to critical, potentially life-saving information within our police officers’ purview, enhancing their ability to safeguard Anne Arundel County. This is 21st-century innovative, smart policing at its finest,” said Anne Arundel County Chief of Police Amal E. Awad.

Beyond crime response and prevention, the RTIC will improve investigations, enabling detectives to solve cases more efficiently. The center will provide valuable insights by analyzing real-time data and crime patterns. This will help law enforcement identify emerging threats and take a more informed, data-driven approach to policing.

Learn more about this new facility and see the photos from the opening on the county website.