Los Angeles unveils ‘real time’ crime centers, aimed at helping officers rushing to scenes

The two largest law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles County are following a trend seen across the country – setting up rooms from which authorities can use technology to rush relevant information to police officers or deputies as they respond to a scene.

The LA Sheriff’s Department opened its first Real-Time Watch Center on Friday morning, Sept. 27th at the Lost Hills station in Agoura Hills. Los Angeles Police Department is three months away from establishing its first center. LAPD will add the centers to the Hollywood...