The Alpharetta Department of Public Safety has partnered with Montana-based Police Smart Card to replace police officers’ business cards with high-tech smart cards.

The cards allow citizens to scan a QR code for the police officer’s badge information and download a vCard with the officer’s contact information and a case number. Citizens can also download a survey to provide feedback on their interaction with the officer.

The goal of the program is to provide greater transparency and improve communication between police officers and the public.

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