Industry News
Public Records for Elected Officials: How We Protect You from Mistakes
Article PDF By Kirsty Jones, Consultant Regardless of whether you're elected as POTUS or a local city council member, public records are a part of the job. While politicians can't agree on a lot of things, most agree on the importance of public...
How Public Safety Agencies Can Streamline the RFP Process
Article PDF October 2024 By Randy Hargus, Consultant Drafting a Request for Proposals (RFP) document for a CAD and/or RMS system is no easy task. Such an effort should be framed through the lens of the much larger project involved, including how the RFP will...
Cybersecurity Hygiene: A Crucial Imperative for Government
Article PDF September 2024 By Randy Hargus, Consultant The reliance on digital infrastructure has brought about significant benefits for government, including enhanced efficiency and improved service delivery. However, it has also introduced new risks,...
The Future of Police Records Management Systems (RMS)
Article PDF August 2024 By Randy Hargus, Consultant The landscape of police records management is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements. Law enforcement agencies are poised to enhance their operational efficiency and data...
Honoring Independence: The Significance of The 4th of July
July 2024 Over 200 years ago this month, a resolution was passed by the Second Continental Congress approving independence from Great Britain rule, forming our 13 original colonies as a new country, the United States of America. Drafted by the Committee of...
Enhancing IT Support for Effective CAD and RMS Systems
Article PDF June 2024 The mission-critical role of Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS) in public safety operations cannot be overstated. These systems, which streamline emergency response, enhance data management, and foster...
WA State Patrol fined $750,000 for failing to disclose public records after crash
The Seattle TimesMay 6, 2024By Mike Carter Article Link The Washington State Patrol has been fined $750,000 for public-disclosure failures surrounding a couple’s efforts to find out why troopers dismissed a citation given to a driver believed responsible for a...
What Defines an Original Copy: Deciphering ‘Copy of Record’, ‘Duplicate’, and ‘Draft’ in Government Records
Article PDF May 2024 "Copy of Record". What does it mean? Can you believe in the 21st century, many government agencies are still creating paper records as the de-facto medium of choice? In similar vein, many choose to scan records which could have been created...
HPD’s dropped cases raise questions on Houston’s crime rate
By Matt deGrood, Amelia Winger April 29, 2024 Article link Ever since the Houston Police Department announced it had suspended around 10% of all incident reports since 2016, citing a lack of personnel, Mayor John Whitmire has used it to assert crime is much...
Understanding Legal Frameworks for Government Agencies to Embrace Electronic Records
Article PDF March 2024 In a world where people can shop, travel, manage finances, and communicate with each other with a device in the palm of their hand, why do some law enforcement agencies still use paper records? Why does government in general still use fax...