R.L. "Bob" Render III, president of the East 128th Street Block Club Association in Cleveland and precinct committeeman in Ward 6, urges the city to invest in public safety initiatives before summer crime increases. He argues that public safety technology is a key tool in preventing crime from escalating quickly. Modern public safety tools such as real-time crime centers, live video cameras, license plate readers and auto detection systems can help law enforcement respond to citizen requests quickly and effectively. The city must collaborate with vendors and community stakeholders to educate the public about these tools.