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The first step in developing an SDSC is to unify and centralize your public safety operations and develop a common operating picture. A decision support system (DSS) that facilitates collaboration and connectivity between multiple systems, including Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), video surveillance, and record management, is crucial. With the right DSS, you can see the big picture and exchange relevant information with field personnel. This unified approach to public safety leads to proactive response and readiness, greater operational intelligence, and optimized resource management. Effective and meaningful inter- agency collaboration is critical for maintaining public safety. By establishing an SDSC that allows for collaboration and sharing, you can centralize monitoring and draw on footage from disparate surveillance systems, including VMS and automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), to create a unified picture of an incident. To further promote agency sharing, you must also ensure privacy and protect sensitive data. When you allow groups to maintain the autonomy of their systems and operations while sharing data, you can promote trust as you extend the reach of your investigations. Next, when it comes to a comprehensive urban safety strategy, you must ensure that stakeholders can work together. Public-private collaboration and community participation are key components for developing an effective SDSC. You need to implement a framework that allows members of the community to work with public agencies towards common goals, including increased safety, greater economic growth, and improved operational efficiency. In addition to providing better situational awareness and augmenting transparency, implementing this framework can also increase business and tourism and improve services without negatively impacting your budget. Five steps to improved public safety Unify your operations Implement a framework Collaborate with agencies