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We’re heading to the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association (MCOPA) Annual Trade Show 2026 next month! If you’re attending, make sure to stop by our booth for a live, in-person demo of ARMS and see how agencies are: Whether you’re exploring new solutions or ready to modernize, we’d love to connect and show you what’s…

Parking enforcement is one of the most visible operational responsibilities on university campuses. Every day, thousands of vehicles move through campus parking lots and garages as students, faculty, staff, and visitors arrive for classes, work, and events. Managing this activity requires clear policies, effective enforcement, and reliable systems for tracking violations. While parking operations are…

In correctional facilities, inmate classification is one of the most important operational processes. From the moment an individual enters a facility, staff must determine where that person should be housed, what supervision level is required, and what potential safety risks may exist. These decisions affect far more than housing assignments. Proper classification helps correctional staff…

Crime reporting requirements continue to evolve as law enforcement agencies transition toward more detailed, data-driven reporting systems. In South Carolina, agencies must comply with the South Carolina Incident-Based Reporting System (SCIBRS), which is administered by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SCIBRS plays a critical role in how crime data is collected, analyzed, and…

Parking is one of the most common operational challenges universities face. With thousands of students, faculty, staff, and visitors competing for limited parking spaces, maintaining order across campus lots can quickly become complicated. Many institutions still rely on outdated systems, manual permit processes, or fragmented enforcement tools to manage parking operations. These approaches often lead…

We’re excited to announce that ARMS will be attending the Texas Police Chiefs Association 2026 Conference in Corpus Christi later this month! If you’re attending TPCA, be sure to stop by our booth for a live, in-person demo and see how ARMS helps agencies modernize operations with: We look forward to connecting with chiefs and…

In correctional facilities, the inmate intake and booking process is one of the most critical—and complex—operational tasks staff perform each day. Officers must document charges, personal information, property inventory, medical data, classification status, court details, and housing assignments, often while managing multiple inmates at once. When these processes rely on manual paperwork, spreadsheets, or disconnected…

Across the country, public safety agencies are evaluating whether it’s time to move their Records Management System (RMS) to the cloud. Cybersecurity threats are increasing. CJIS requirements continue to evolve. On-premise servers are aging. IT teams are stretched thin. For many agencies, the question is no longer if they should transition to a cloud-based RMS…

On today’s campuses, parking operations are far more complex than issuing permits and writing citations. Universities function like small cities, managing thousands of vehicles, enforcement zones, revenue streams, appeals, and safety concerns — all while maintaining transparency and compliance. Yet many institutions still rely on disconnected systems: standalone parking platforms, manual spreadsheets, separate citation tools,…

County detention facilities face increasing operational pressure. From inmate intake and classification to court coordination, medical tracking, and compliance reporting, jail administrators must manage complex workflows — often with limited staff and outdated systems. That’s where Jail Management Software (JMS) comes in. But what exactly is it — and why are so many county facilities…

We’re just one week out from the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Winter Conference in Kiawah Island, SC! The ARMS team will be onsite and ready to connect with sheriffs and command staff—whether you want a quick hello or an in-person demo of how ARMS simplifies RMS, CAD, and NIBRS compliance. If you’re attending, be sure…

ARMS has taken a significant step forward in its mission to deliver a fully integrated public safety platform by acquiring ATIMS, a respected provider of jail management software. This expansion marks ARMS’ entrance into the Jail Management System (JMS) space, enabling the company to support corrections workflows alongside its existing CAD and Records Management (RMS)…

We’re headed to SCPCA — see you next week! The ARMS team will be attending the SC PCA RMS Platform Event in one week, and we’re looking forward to connecting with South Carolina law enforcement leaders. If you’ll be there, stop by our booth for an in-person demo and see how ARMS helps agencies: Whether…

The countdown is on — our early registration discount for the 2026 ARMS Campus Public Safety Conference ends December 31, 2025! If your team hasn’t registered yet, now’s the time to secure your spot and save. This conference will bring together campus safety leaders, Clery coordinators, and ARMS users for three days of collaboration, training, and innovation. When: June 10, 2026 8:00…

ARMS is headed to MACP Winter 2025! We’re excited to announce that the ARMS team will be attending the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police Winter Conference next month — December 8–12 at the Oxford Conference Center! If you’re a municipal or campus agency across Mississippi, stop by our booth for an in-person demo of…

Texas campus police teams — we’ll see you soon! ARMS will be attending the TACUPA 2025 Conference next month at the Hangar Hotel in Fredericksburg. Stop by our booth for an in-person demo of how ARMS helps colleges and universities: We’re excited to connect with campus agencies from across Texas!

Picture this: a department invests in a new, modern records management system (RMS). The rollout is complete, the software is installed — but months later, officers are still relying on spreadsheets, reports are incomplete, and supervisors are frustrated by inconsistent data. This isn’t a technology failure — it’s a training one. The smartest RMS in…

Imagine a department that once raced from one call to the next — always responding, rarely anticipating. Now, with the help of analytics, that same agency can identify where incidents are most likely to occur and adjust patrols before the first call ever comes in. This is the power of predictive analytics in public safety.…

Picture this: a dispatcher receives a high-priority call involving a suspect known for multiple prior offenses. The dispatcher searches the CAD system, but the suspect’s records are stored in a separate RMS database. The officer in the field doesn’t have access to the evidence system, and the investigator working the case must manually reconcile data…

Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems have become a cornerstone of modern fleet management and public safety operations. What began as a simple way to pinpoint vehicle locations has evolved into a powerful ecosystem that drives efficiency, safety, and accountability across entire organizations. But AVL technology isn’t standing still. As new innovations in artificial intelligence, cloud…