Law enforcement agencies have long collected data about individuals, from warrants and arrest records to criminal reports and personal background information. With law enforcement having a wealth of information available at their fingertips, many people worry about their privacy. Data collection and surveillance have caused ongoing tension between the police and the communities they serve. […]

New technologies are helping law enforcement agencies remain one step ahead of criminals by providing officials with new ways to detect and prevent crimes. Public safety has improved significantly over the last decade as police gain the tools necessary to solve a range of common challenges that plague departments across the United States. From staffing […]

Police software innovations are giving law enforcement the tools necessary to better fight crime and protect their communities. From background check software to police database, the right software suite has the power to transform the way that law enforcement officials do their job. Not all software solutions are comparable; an agency should choose a software […]

Effective data sharing is the foundation of successful law enforcement. Officers must be able to access the appropriate information in a timely manner to ensure that cases are handled to the best of their ability. Investigators and police officers are tasked with searching through massive quantities of data in their day-to-day operations. Proper data sharing […]

Blue Alert is designed to increase officer safety and more quickly apprehend violent criminals who seriously injure or kill local, state or federal law enforcement officers in the line of duty. The National Blue Alert Network is used throughout the United States to alert the media and the public when a law enforcement officer has […]

Law enforcement agencies at local, state and federal levels require sophisticated information technology (IT) capabilities to support their complex operations. Police operations depend heavily on computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems, records management systems (RMSs) and other technologies designed to improve information-sharing, streamline reporting and give officers a strategic advantage in the field. The amount of data […]

Law enforcement agencies and other public safety organizations have collectively sworn to protect their communities. Police departments rely heavily on innovative software solutions to help streamline daily processes, optimize information sharing and sustain a more intelligent workflow. Access to the right technology can make a significant difference in the lives of public safety officials and […]

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has quickly become a widely used software licensing and delivery model. The cloud provider is responsible for hosting applications and making them available to users over the internet. This includes more tedious and time-consuming tasks including installation, updating and general maintenance. Police departments across the country are now making the move towards SaaS […]

Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has become commonplace in law enforcement as more agencies choose to adopt this technology as part of their fight against crime. According to a survey conducted by Crime Tech Solutions, 56 percent of law enforcement agencies reported that they currently use SaaS or hosted software for CAD, RMS, criminal intelligence, case management, or […]