In a recent PERF survey, 48% of police agencies reported budget and staffing shortages. Resource constraints have forced many agencies to make tough decisions on where and how to deploy resources. And, the timing of these resource challenges couldn’t be worse. Over the last year, cities have faced multiple pandemics. In addition to Covid-19 and […]
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SoundThinking’s™ Response to Associated Press Article
Update: The Associated Press has joined a growing list of media outlets that have retracted, corrected, or clarified their reporting related to a demonstrably false claim originating from VICE Media. The false assertion that we altered the location of a gunshot incident at the request of police in a high-profile murder case in Chicago was […]
The Tip of the Spear for Smart Crime Gun Intelligence
Gun violence is a severe problem in this country, but after the tumultuous year of 2020 it has exploded into a full-blown crisis that impacts communities, law enforcement and businesses. In 2020 the U.S. had the highest number of gun violence deaths in more than 20 years, according to data from Gun Violence Archive. On […]
The American Rescue Act Can Help Fund Important Technology
As the U.S. recovers from COVID-19, gun crime is surging to historically high levels. Recognizing the urgent need, lawmakers approved a historic $350 billion stimulus for states, cities and counties as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. Of the $350 billion, 57 percent is allocated to states and 35 percent to local governments. To […]
Is Your Crime Analysis Program Robust Enough for 2022?
Police departments around the country are struggling to manage the large amounts of data they collect each day. In this blog, we discuss how a crime analysis program can help.
Our Commitment to Reducing Gun Violence
To our SoundThinking Customers and Communities: Over the past 25 years, SoundThinking has been at the forefront of providing tools that have proven to help protect some of our most vulnerable communities. Our acoustic gunshot detection service quickly identifies, locates and alerts police to criminal gunfire. Without these alerts, police are left hoping for a […]
Police Patrol Strategies: 4 Tips for Improving Outcomes
Tight budgets, recruitment challenges and community accountability have made patrol management increasingly difficult. In this post, we discuss 4 actions agencies can take to improve patrolling outcomes.
Police Records Management Systems Vs. Case Management: What’s the Difference?
If you’re only using an RMS for your police operations, you’re losing key functionality when it comes to your investigations. In this blog, we discuss the difference between an RMS and a true case management system, and why you need both.
A Guide to Conducting Bifurcated Police Use of Force Investigations
Use of force investigations are complex and require both criminal and administrative case folders. In this blog, we discuss the nuances and best practices for conducting bifurcated investigations that are both thorough and compliant.
Police Use of Force Incidents: 6 Review Guidelines
When police use of force incidents occur, it’s important to comprehensively document them. But once you do, you can’t just file away the report without any follow-up. In this blog, we discuss 6 important guidelines to follow when reviewing use of force reports.