COLUMBUS – Ohio Homeland Security (OHS) has unveiled a first-of-its-kind suspicious activity reporting system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help law enforcement identify and respond to potential threats of violence.

The new Safeguard Ohio app , developed in partnership with private firm Vigiliti, allows residents to submit real-time reports of suspicious activity, including photos, video, and audio. Reports go directly to the Statewide Terrorism Analysis and Crime Center , which operates 24/7 and immediately shares information with local, state, or federal authorities as needed.

Governor Mike DeWine said the system is designed to make public reporting faster and more effective.

“Events that threaten the safety of Ohioans can be hard to predict, but they can be prevented

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