Examples of ways Great Barrington demonstrates Technology and Social Media
- The GBPD and the town of Great Barrington utilize notification systems such as CodeRED and Facebookto communicate with the community in regards to safety information or critical incidents.
- The GBPD strives to stay up to date with current technology to provide the best service to the community.
- The GBPD utilizes sign language interpreters as well as the LanguageLine to better assist community members with hearing impairments or who speak another language.
- The GBPD continually researches new technologies, methods and tools to reduce lethal encounters. The GBPD uses Tasers and super socks in an effort to reduce lethal encounters.
- The GBPD has purchased a new speed trailer. We our utilizing the data from the unit to focus patrols.
- The GBPD utilizes e-ticket technology.
