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For many public safety agencies, the fourth quarter (Q4) is a critical window for procurement. Budgets are closing, new funds are opening, and decision-makers feel pressure to act quickly before deadlines pass. While this creates opportunities to secure essential technology, it also introduces significant risks. Too often, the rush to spend leads to shortcuts, missed…

We’re excited to share that ARMS & Cardinal Tracking will be at the SWPTA 2025 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, October 27–29! Stop by our booth to see how we’re transforming parking management with: See you at the Golden Nugget!

Public safety agencies operate under constant pressure: shrinking budgets, growing compliance requirements, and increasing community expectations. When the time comes to consider new technology, leaders often face a tough question — how do you prove the investment is worth it? A cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is the answer. By putting numbers to both the risks of…

Technology modernization in public safety is often framed as an optional upgrade — something to pursue when budgets allow or when leadership feels the time is right. But in reality, standing still with outdated systems is not a neutral choice. It carries hidden costs that grow larger every year, from mounting compliance risks to cyber…

We’re heading to the PIPTA 2025 Conference in Eugene, Oregon next month! ARMS & Cardinal Tracking will be on-site showing how agencies can streamline parking enforcement, simplify permits, and empower officers with mobile citation tools. Stop by our booth for an in-person demo and see how modern parking management can save your team time.

We’re heading to the MAPTA Fall Conference & Trade Show 2025 in Ellicott City, MD! Stop by the ARMS + Cardinal Tracking booth to see how our Parking solutions can help your agency: Visit us at MAPTA and get a live, in-person demo of how ARMS + Cardinal makes parking management smarter.

Technology modernization is no longer optional for public safety agencies — it’s essential. Outdated systems create inefficiencies, raise costs, and expose organizations to risks ranging from compliance fines to cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Yet despite the urgency, many modernization projects stall before they begin. The reason? Winning stakeholder support often proves harder than implementing the technology itself.…

ARMS & Cardinal Tracking will be at the Campus Parking & Transportation Association Conference in Arlington, TX! Stop by our booth for an in-person demo of how ARMS helps campuses: We can’t wait to connect with you at CPTA 2025 — see you in Arlington!

We’re excited to announce that ARMS will be attending the 2025 South Carolina Police Chiefs Leadership Conference in Myrtle Beach! If you’re joining us at the conference, make sure to stop by our booth for a live, in-person demo of our all-in-one CAD/RMS platform. From automating NIBRS & Clery reporting to Mobile CAD in the…

Across the public safety sector, many agencies still rely on outdated Records Management Systems (RMS). These legacy tools often slow operations, increase costs, and put agencies at risk of compliance errors. Leaders know a change is necessary—but the question is when. The answer might surprise you: the fourth quarter is the most strategic window to…

Compliance reporting isn’t just a bureaucratic exercise—it’s the foundation of accountability in public safety. Whether you’re a university police department filing Clery reports or a municipal agency submitting NIBRS data, accuracy and timeliness carry real weight. When those reports fail, the consequences extend far beyond paperwork. From steep fines to damaged reputations, the cost of…

Compliance reporting is complex in any public safety environment, but for colleges and universities, it takes on a unique weight. Higher education institutions are not only responsible for protecting their communities—they are also tasked with meeting some of the most visible and heavily scrutinized reporting requirements in the country. From the Clery Act to NIBRS…

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…

Accuracy isn’t optional when it comes to compliance. For agencies bound by the Clery Act or NIBRS reporting requirements, even a single error can trigger fines, federal oversight, or loss of credibility with the public. With recent fines exceeding millions of dollars, the pressure to submit precise and complete reports has never been higher. The…

We’re excited to announce that ARMS will be attending the Carolinas Parking & Mobility Association’s 2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show—just one month away! Stop by our booth to see how ARMS helps agencies streamline parking and mobility operations with: Don’t miss the chance to connect with us in person and experience a live demo…

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,…

Every fall semester brings an influx of students, faculty, and campus activity — and with it, a heightened demand on Title IX compliance teams. For many universities, the challenge isn’t just handling reports; it’s ensuring policies, processes, and tracking systems are consistent and compliant before students return. The task has become even more urgent in…

Every year, colleges and universities across the U.S. must meet a critical federal deadline: October 1. By this date, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Security Report (ASR) to remain in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act — better known as the Clery Act. Missing…

As public safety agencies gear up for the fall semester, most attention turns to field prep: staffing, schedules, updated patrol plans, and training. But one critical area is often left unchecked—the back-end of your CAD/RMS system. Your CAD/RMS is the engine powering every dispatch, report, and compliance action behind the scenes. Without a seasonal tune-up,…

We’re excited to be heading to Greenville, South Carolina for the 2025 Municipal Court Administration Association of SC Annual Meeting next week! If you’re attending, make sure to stop by the ARMS booth for a live, in-person demo of our all-in-one public safety software — and grab a complimentary ARMS gift bag while you’re there.…