The intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and 30th Street, where Prosper Apartments in South Bend resides, has had an increase in part 1 crimes in 2024. The complex’s owners commit to making safety improvements.

The tall, wide, solar-powered camera units seen around town at local retailers such as Meijer and Martin’s Super Markets have made their way to the South Bend Police Department. The police department’s main objective with the LVT unit is deterrence, officials said. 

By scanning a QR code on the back of a CARES bracelet and sending an automated text at the click of a button to emergency contacts, it can help people avoid emergency care and save the community money in ambulance and hospital costs.