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Safety is a top priority for both the
CID and the city of Dunwoody. The
CID approved more than $170,000
in funds for a two-year Public Safety
Technology Partnership with the Dunwoody Police Department, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to
prioritizing the safety and security of
residents and visitors in the region.
The partnership will leverage state-ofthe-art equipment and cutting-edge
technology to enhance surveillance
and monitoring capabilities, enhancing public safety efforts.
“This partnership underscores our
dedication to creating a safe and secure environment for everyone in the
Perimeter community,” said Executive
Director Ann Hanlon. “By investing in
this advanced technology and collaborating closely with the Dunwoody
Police Department, we are taking
proactive steps to address evolving
safety needs.”
The partnership will involve the
deployment of its Flock Safety system,
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a top-of-the-line surveillance equipment that includes Falcon license plate
readers, a Raven gunshot detection
system covering 1-square mile, and
Condor pan-tilt-zoom cameras. These
measures will not only help deter
crime but facilitate rapid response and
investigation, further enhancing overall safety in the area.
Atl Airport CIDS
This is the anchor of all anchors in
the Atlanta area: Hartsfield-Jackson
International Airport. What for a long
time was either an undeveloped or a
declining area now experiences major
investment and development. New
warehouses, distribution centers and
manufacturing are sprouting up with
a frequency.
The ATL Airport CIDs has turned
its attention to transportation innovation in the region, helping to move all
those goods— and airline passengers—
in and out of the area. It also supports
the many thousands of airport work-
ers that either call the area home or
commute in every day. It has recently
relaunched a commuting program
known as “Shift,” designed to address the significant transportation
challenges faced by the airport area’s
diverse workforce— many of whom
are shift workers— by promoting more
commuting options that reduce costs
and overcome barriers to accessing
reliable transportation.
“The rollout and relaunch of the
Shift program is consistent with our
overall objective of supporting our
business community and providing
improved transportation options for
the southside,” said Executive Director Gerald McDowell. “It’s time for
a shift in how our communities and
region tackle the transportation barrier, and we’re proud to expand this
program beyond the airport to reach
our business community.”
Baker Owens is a staff writer for James and James
Magazine Online.
