The use of mobile apps in Public Safety has become a transformative tool for emergency response, reporting and overall operational efficiency. Now with the added power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, mobile apps for CAD, RMS and JMS are taking the capabilities even further.
From responding to 911 calls to engaging with citizens, here are a few ways your agency can leverage mobile apps to simplify workflows for officers on the front lines:
1. Enhance Incident Response with Mobile CAD:
Handheld Mobile Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) apps put critical information in the hands of first responders in real-time, allowing them to receive and respond to incidents more efficiently. Apps like GISMO™ CAD, for example, can provide responders with real-time video feeds of the incident area, historical location data, and optimized routes to reach the incident. This not only boosts overall situational awareness but also significantly reduces response times, ensuring a more effective approach to public safety.
2. Improve Officer Safety with Scanning and Image Recognition:
The incorporation of License Plate Recognition (LPR) in mobile eCitation and RMS apps enables officers to scan vehicle license plates to quickly identify stolen vehicles, vehicles linked to criminal activities, or those with expired registrations. Similarly, scanning a Driver’s License Lookup can automatically alert officers of potential risks associated with an individual, such as outstanding warrants or restrictions.
3. Simplify Reporting & Citations with Mobile eCitation & RMS:
The same features used to improve safety can also be used to speed up paperwork. Mobile RMS and eCitation apps like GISMO eliminate the need for manual data entry. By simply scanning a license plate, VIN, or driver’s license, the information on the report or citation is automatically filled in.
Officers can swiftly gather other information, such as photos, or dictate notes, and complete a citation or report directly from their mobile devices. This not only enhances the accuracy and completeness of their reports but also saves valuable time, allowing officer to complete reports in minutes.
4. Streamline Jail Operations with Mobile JMS:
Jail staff and corrections officers alike can benefit from mobile applications like the Sentry mobile JMS app. Intake staff can use the app to complete booking without being near a PC. Officers can use facial identification or RFID to more quickly and accurately identify inmates. Plus, the app’s ability to access real-time inmate information and automatically log daily tasks like cell checks and headcounts contribute to safer, smoother operations.
5. Engage Your Community with Apps for Citizens:
Law enforcement agencies can extend their reach through dedicated apps like the GISMO Community app. Mobile apps for citizens have been successful in fostering community trust and partnership by empowering citizens to access information, send tips, report issues, and actively contribute to the welfare of their community.
Looking for ways to incorporate mobile apps into your agency’s operations? Our public safety consultants are here to help. Click here or call 833-365-LABS to schedule a consult.
