DC opens Real-Time Crime Center as district tries to crack down on crime

Washington, D.C., opened its Real-Time Crime Center on Monday in a new initiative to curb crime in the district.

Another new initiative connected to the RTCC, CameraConnect D.C., will allow businesses and Washington residents to share security footage with the Metropolitan Police Department in real time. Last year, Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD announced the creation of the RTCC to respond to criminal activity in real time.