The San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday unveiled its new Real Time Investigation Center, where staff can use technology like drones and license plate readers as tools to assist officers.

"We are here today to highlight one of the most important advancements in how our city fights crime and keeps people safe -- a major upgrade to the Real Time Investigation Center," said Mayor Daniel Lurie in a speech at the center.

The Real Time Investigation Center, or RTIC, is located at 315 Montgomery St. in the city's Financial District. Staff sit at desks surrounded by brand-new computer screens, operating drones and monitoring automated license plate readers to help police officers track suspects in real time.

The new RTIC is fully operational after more than a year of planning and work.

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