LiveView Technologies (LVT) has announced the activation of the Alliance of Companies and Communities to Enhance Safety and Security (ACCESS) Taskforce in Detroit.

The provider of customizable mobile security solutions says that this initiative, which builds from success in other cities, is centered around reducing crime and creating a safer environment for employees, customers and community members by fostering greater collaboration among retailers, state and local officials, and solution providers.

Community safety

The ACCESS Taskforce is led by LVT in partnership with the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC), law enforcement, retailers, government officials and other community safety leaders.

Participating retailers include 7-Eleven, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Meijer and Ulta Beauty.

LVT mobile security units will be placed in key locations like retail shopping centers and known crime hotspots across the city.

Crime deterrence features, including loudspeaker announcements and spotlights, which can be customized and automated, will complement advanced monitoring solutions that provide predictive insights when suspicious activity is detected.

Participating retailers can select to share video footage with law enforcement when a crime occurs to support the effective tracking of bad actors across locations and gather substantive evidence to drive successful prosecution.

Protecting the public

“Organizations across industries and locations are facing a disturbing increase in crime and violent acts against customers, employees and the general public,” said Matt Kelley, Senior Vice President of Market Development at LVT.

“No company or organization can solve this problem alone.

“The ACCESS Taskforce has proven to drive measurable safety improvements in our first test cities and we are confident that our efforts in Detroit will improve safety and security.”