Technology

Axis Communications, an industry leader in video surveillance, recently completed integration with ARMS Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) at the Billerica Police Department in Massachusetts. This is the first CAD integration completed by Axis. Axis entered the Body Worn Camera market in 2020 and has rapidly been increasing the capabilities of its Axis Camera Station video…

As students and staff return to campus, school leaders are facing a familiar challenge: how to ensure a safe environment without compromising the supportive atmosphere schools strive to create. In 2025, safety isn’t just about having more cameras or more personnel — it’s about making strategic investments in technology that prevent incidents, accelerate response times,…

As the fall semester approaches, public safety agencies shift into preparation mode—finalizing shift schedules, onboarding new staff, and reviewing protocols. But amid all the operational planning, one critical area is often overlooked: technology. Your CAD, RMS, and integrated systems may seem stable coming out of the slower summer months, but the back-to-school rush can expose…

As students prepare to return for the fall semester, public safety agencies—especially campus departments and municipal teams near academic institutions—are gearing up for one of their busiest times of year. With increased calls for service, compliance reporting, and new officer onboarding, even the most organized departments can get overwhelmed. That’s why now is the perfect…

From body-worn camera footage to cloud-based screenshots and digital forensics, the volume and complexity of digital evidence in law enforcement has grown at an unprecedented pace. Modern investigations rely heavily on this data—but managing it has never been more challenging. Outdated storage systems can’t keep up with the demands of today’s digital-first public safety environment.…

Parking enforcement might not always make headlines, but for many agencies, it’s one of the most visible—and often scrutinized—interactions with the public. Whether on a college campus, city street, or hospital lot, how agencies manage parking can influence everything from traffic flow to public perception. Yet many departments still rely on outdated tools and manual…

In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, correctional facilities face the pressing need to modernize their operations. Jail Management Systems (JMS) have emerged as pivotal tools in transforming how jails operate, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. This article delves into the challenges faced by traditional jail systems and how modern JMS solutions address these issues. The…

For many public safety agencies, the most time-consuming part of an arrest isn’t the fieldwork—it’s the paperwork. Between completing reports, scheduling court dates, sending citations, and tracking case progress, agencies spend countless hours managing the administrative fallout of every incident. And when court systems and law enforcement platforms don’t communicate, that burden only multiplies. Integrating…

Body-worn cameras (BWCs) and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems have become cornerstones of modern policing. One captures critical footage in the field, the other coordinates real-time response. But when these systems operate independently, agencies miss a major opportunity: the power to seamlessly connect what’s recorded with what’s reported. Integrating CAD with body cameras closes this gap—creating…

What if your systems could talk to each other? Law enforcement agencies rely on a growing number of tools to manage incident response, reporting, compliance, and collaboration. From dispatch systems to digital evidence platforms, each solution plays a critical role—but when these systems operate in silos, inefficiencies pile up. Integration across Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records…

In law enforcement, accuracy and timeliness are non-negotiable—especially when it comes to documentation. Yet many agencies still struggle with inconsistent field reporting that leads to supervisor bottlenecks, delayed approvals, and administrative frustration. When every officer writes and submits reports differently, supervisors are left to sort through formatting issues, missing information, and ambiguous narratives. The solution…

A patrol officer responds to a burglary call. They document the scene, gather witness statements, and jot down field notes—promising to finish the report later in the shift. But the shift runs long. The report gets delayed. When the investigator reviews the case the next morning, the file is missing key details and the supplemental…

Ask any patrol officer what eats up their time, and you’ll hear a familiar answer: report writing. Whether it’s logging a theft, documenting an arrest, or detailing a routine stop, every shift involves hours of administrative work that adds up fast. And for many agencies already dealing with short staffing and high call volumes, those…

In today’s fast-paced public safety landscape, law enforcement agencies are under growing pressure to do more with less. From the rise in complex investigations to the demand for real-time accountability, officers and command staff alike are tasked with balancing field operations, administrative work, and compliance reporting. One of the biggest time sinks? Manual report writing…

As the fiscal year winds down, public safety agencies across the country—particularly in higher education—are under pressure to make smart spending decisions before June 30. Budgets need to be finalized, funds need to be allocated, and in many cases, that means making critical technology purchases under tight timelines. It’s a stressful balancing act: trying to…