Omaha Police Lt. Allen Straub can see much of the city from his desk.
With the help of more than a thousand cameras, he and other specially trained officers can monitor traffic hazards, assist emergency responders and track suspects — all without leaving the police department’s central headquarters in downtown Omaha.
Straub oversees the Real-time Operations Center, also known as the ROC. With the click of a button, officers can view live footage from across the metro by accessing traffic cameras and cameras registered with the Omaha Police Department by businesses or public entities…