During a recent government meeting, officials discussed the potential development of a real-time crime center in Fargo, which could significantly enhance public safety through advanced surveillance capabilities. The proposal includes integrating over 500 city traffic cameras into a centralized system, contingent upon securing grant funding.

The initiative aims to create a dedicated workspace for monitoring crime in real-time, moving away from the current makeshift setup that lacks security and organization. Officials emphasized the importance of this project for the safety of the community, highlighting the need for a structured and secure environment to effectively manage crime data.

Plans are in place to collaborate with the National Real Time Crime Center Association to determine the necessary specifications and space requirements for the new facility. However, the advancement of this project hinges on the successful acquisition of grant funding, without which the proposed phases of development cannot proceed.