The VIPD is constantly improving its means to maintain a safe environment, especially at large events like the Crucian Christmas Festival. VIPD has taken time to assess and invest in new technology to improve policing effectiveness, Glen Dratte, spokesperson for the V.I. Police Department, announced.
New cameras and software were used in a mobile command center to ensure the safety of people attending the festivities at Village, he said.
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