DATE: January 7, 2019
Marietta Police Department Announces their new SMILE program
Systems in Marietta Intersecting with Law Enforcement
Sharp (12%) reduction in crime reported for 2018 within the Marietta city limits. Chief Flynn attributes the
reduction in part to the cooperation of city residents as well as the
partnership formed with several local businesses. “Encouraged by many positive
cards, letters and other expressions of support as well as an increase in tips from
citizens, the MPD plans to take our public safety partnerships to the next
level in 2019 by harnessing modern security technology.”
Our goal is to build a secure map of surveillance camera
systems already installed within the city. In the event a crime occurs, investigators could view the new SMILE map to determine which cameras may have captured images of a suspect. This new map will not have access to any
cameras or systems, but simply document their locations as well as the contact
information the owner provided. The map
will only be accessible to law enforcement personnel. The SMILE program is completely voluntary,
confidential and free. Homeowners and business owners retain all system access, videos and images just like they always have. Providing investigators
with this new map will reduce time walking neighborhoods and potentially speed
up investigations.
Homeowner Associations began inquiring last year about private
Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) for their subdivisions. One such system, installed as a trial, was
responsible for the apprehension of a wanted felon as well as the recovery of a
stolen vehicle in an ongoing investigation. The MPD supports the use of these technologies as a way of deterring crime
as well as providing valuable information if a crime occurs. ALPR locations will be a valuable addition to
the SMILE map.
Residents and business owners are urged to join us in assembling this crime fighting map. The direct link to the registration page: https://arcg.is/1i9Gy90
Please direct all questions concerning the completion of the form to Officer Michael Freer at mfreer@mariettaga.gov or via telephone at (770) 794-5265.
We assembled a pamphlet that explains the SMILE program in a printed format. Feel free to download, print and distribute. When printing, choose to print "on both sides and flip on the SHORT side." The link to the Word document is here: tri-fold SMILE brochure for printing