GREENVILLE, Miss. — The City of Greenville has launched a new public safety initiative that will deploy advanced technology — including license plate readers, cameras, audio detection and drones — in an effort to deter crime and improve emergency response citywide.
The program, called Safe City Greenville, is a partnership between the city, the Greenville Police Department and Flock Safety. Officials say the initiative integrates Flock’s full suite of tools and software into the city’s policing strategy to enhance both community safety and officer efficiency.
“In Greenville, we refuse to sit back and wait for crime to happen — we are taking bold, proactive steps to prevent it,” Mayor Errick D. Simmons said in a statement. “‘Safe City’ Greenville is a long-term investment cloaked in public safety and community and economic development, all in one — combining community partnership, officers and technology to prevent crime, improve response and build a safer, more resilient Greenville.”
City leaders say the technology will assist police in identifying suspects, responding more quickly to emergencies and improving case clearance rates. The system is also expected to provide additional operational support for officers in the field.
Greenville Police Chief Marcus R. Turner Sr. said the department is increasing patrols and using advanced crime analytics in coordination with state and federal partners.
“This technology does not replace good officers — it strengthens them,” Turner said. “It enhances crime prevention, reduces response times and helps us build a safer, more resilient community.”
City officials said the rollout of the Safe City Greenville initiative is already underway, with phased implementation expected to continue over the coming months.
