Gastonia leaders to vote on new crime-fighting tool

Tuesday, the Gastonia City Council is set to vote on a new crime-fighting tool that uses cameras and license plate readers to help police solve crimes faster.The project would be funded by a federal grant, and the police department said the system would allow officers to detect suspect vehicles in real-time, consolidate video feeds, and access a network of nearly 6,000 cameras shared across agencies.WCNC Charlotte To Go is a daily news and weather podcast you can listen to so you can start your day with news that impacts you from the team at WCNC Charlotte.  SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts || Spotify || Pandora || TuneIn || Google Podcasts || iHeartAll of WCNC Charlotte's podcasts are free and available for both streaming and download. You can listen now on Android, iPhone, Amazon, and other internet-connected devices. Join us from North Carolina, South Carolina, or on the go anywhere.