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When UI/UX Becomes Life/Death

Approximately 85 percent of the public today expects the same level of service and speed from their government as they do from their retail and consumer experience, according to Accenture. Achieving a comparable level of private sector innovation…

The New Frontier in Police Reporting

Rohit ChhabraFeatured, Public Safety

New challenges continuously arise for public safety agencies. Often, these new challenges can come with little to no warning, leaving virtually no time to prepare. As seen with the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, law enforcement had…

The Real Cost of False Alarms for Public Safety

Assistant Chief Gil SlouchickFeatured, Public Safety

The Columbus Police Department in Georgia is like many other large law enforcement agencies in the United States today. We’re short-staffed on officers. A goal of the department is to minimize the number of non-emergency calls officers too…

The Key to Building Strong Community Relations in a Crisis

Sergeant Matthew BotkinFeatured, Public Safety

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unique circumstances most generations have never experienced before. Previously, when law enforcement used the term “shelter in place,” it typically involved an active shooter or ongoing violent situation.…

What Will 2025 Look Like for Public Safety?

Rohit ChhabraFeatured, Public Safety

The need for public safety agencies to quickly become mobile is more pronounced now than it ever has been. Rapid changes in protocols for interacting with the general public as well as an increased emphasis on the health of law enforcement…

How CAD Helps Law Enforcement Optimize Operations in a Crisis

Steve SeoaneFeatured, Public Safety

Many public safety agencies frequently experience strains on staffing and operational resources. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, public safety agencies are finding they must tailor their response to fit an entirely…

6 FAQs on Starting a Drone Program in Law Enforcement

Keith SingletonFeatured, Public Safety

Thinking about starting a drone program at your agency? Are you debating whether or not it would be a good fit for your officers or deputies? Here are 6 of the most common questions that law enforcement agencies should ask when considering implementation…

Staying Safe at the Super Bowl: What Goes on Behind the Scenes to Keep You Safe at the Biggest Game of the Year

Commander Scott GerlicherFeatured, Public Safety

The Super Bowl is one of the most high-profile events of the year, drawing over a million tourists to the host city and averaging almost 100 million television viewers. Though the host city’s local economy benefits greatly from the surge…

How Will Automation Impact Law Enforcement?

Steve SeoanePublic Safety

Automation has permanently altered the way our society and economy operate. As more and more technology and automation are implemented in virtually every industry, what are the implications for the public sector? And in what ways will automation impact law enforcement?

Top 4 Predictions for Public Safety in 2020