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With approximately 275 sworn personnel covering such a large and diverse region, timely access to operational information is critical. To meet these demands, SCSO has adopted a technology strategy centered on mobility, integration, and real-time information sharing. At the center of this approach is a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) that provides full access to multiple data sources and camera feeds. The goal is simple: Help ensure the information needed to make decisions during an incident is available not only in a command center, but also to deputies in the field. ## From tragedy to transformation The agency’s technology expansion gained urgency following a 2017 school shooting that highlighted the need for better real-time situational awareness. Leaders began integrating camera feeds from schools and other facilities into a system that could provide deputies with immediate intelligence during emergencies. That effort eventually evolved into a comprehensive Real Time Crime Center that opened in August 2024. Built with $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding and nearly $1 million in additional grants, the RTCC represents a significant advancement in how the agency gathers and shares operational information. ## Intelligence in the field SCSO’s technology philosophy centers on a straightforward principle: The same information available in the RTCC should also be accessible to deputies in the field. To support that approach, the agency issued smartphones to all sworn personnel. Deputies can now: - Access Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) information in real time. - Query investigative records and databases. - Monitor license plate reader alerts. - View live camera feeds connected to the RTCC. By enabling mobile access to critical information, deputies can maintain situational awareness regardless of their location. ## Mission-critical connectivity Reliable connectivity is essential to sustaining this mobile operational model. SCSO adopted T-Mobile as its cellular provider, citing improved rural coverage and cost efficiency. The agency uses T-Priority, which helps assure priority network access during periods of congestion. This capability supports operational continuity during large public events such as Spokane’s Lilac Bloomsday Run, which attracts tens of thousands of participants. For areas beyond traditional cellular coverage, the agency is expanding the use of T-Satellite, providing another communication option across Spokane County’s rugged terrain. SCSO has implemented Mission Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) integrated with Motorola Solutions’ Critical Connect platform. This system enables encrypted communications and interoperability between smartphones and existing radio systems. ## Real-time awareness during active incidents Inside the RTCC, analysts monitor multiple data sources and provide intelligence support to deputies and investigators. The system integrates numerous technologies, including: - Helicopter and drone video feeds. - Body-worn camera livestreams from deputies in the field. - School and traffic camera networks. - Private business cameras participating in the Spokane Sentinel program. - License plate reader alerts. - Video analytics and investigative systems. During high-risk incidents, deputies can stream body-worn camera video directly to the RTCC. Analysts and dispatchers can monitor events as they unfold, run license plates proactively, and provide additional situational awareness without requiring deputies to request information over the radio. ## Supporting in-field investigative efforts The department uses an integrated investigative platform that allows deputies and investigators to search across multiple data sources simultaneously, including incident reports, records, evidence files, photographs, and surveillance video. This capability helps investigators quickly identify connections that might otherwise remain hidden. In one case, investigators were searching for a suspect known to have worn a distinctive shirt with a unique phrase. A search of surveillance footage identified a shoplifting incident involving the same shirt, ultimately helping investigators identify and arrest the suspect. Capabilities such as mobile investigative searches, real-time video sharing, and integrated intelligence systems benefit from the expansive 5G network from T-Mobile, which can move large volumes of data quickly. ## A model for modern policing As public safety agencies face increasing operational demands, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office demonstrates how integrated technology can strengthen decision-making, improve officer safety, and enhance situational awareness. By combining a Real Time Crime Center, mobile tools, and resilient connectivity—including priority access through T-Priority—SCSO has created a scalable model that supports both daily policing operations and critical incidents across one of Washington’s most diverse operational environments. “We want to empower our frontline officers and supervisors to have that data readily available. They can pull it up on their cell phone in real time.” __Undersheriff Dave Ellis,__ Spokane County Sheriff’s Office  ## Built for tomorrow’s emergencies. Ready today. First responders deserve the ultimate in network performance and we are ready to deliver the 5G era of public safety now, with the America’s first 5G slice that prioritizes public safety. [Get the details](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority) For qualifying emergency response organizations or individual first responders on eligible rate plans. Not available with Connecting Heroes rate plans. ## Built for tomorrow’s emergencies. Ready today. ## Recommended reading  ADVANCED 5G CONNECTIVITY ### Volunteer firefighters leverage mobile solutions for safer operations. [Volunteer firefighters leverage mobile solutions for safer operations.](https://www.t-mobile.com) Volunteer firefighters leverage mobile solutions for safer operations. 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