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Aug 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET
Plant City police to use AI for non-emergency calls
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Plant City police will deploy “Ava” AI to handle non-emergency calls, with dispatchers reviewing before sending help.
WHO: Plant City Police Department
WHAT: Using AI (“Ava”) to answer non-emergency calls; dispatchers review responses before dispatching help
WHEN: Aug 18, 2026 at 7:52 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: The department is implementing AI technology to handle non-emergency calls more efficiently, with dispatcher review before assistance is sent.
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