The Quiet Revolution: Why Data Became the Most Important Tool in the Field

Over 18,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States of America are inundated with data concerning officer activity, resource expenditures, incident details and more. However, staffing shortages, historical orientation and data silos present a series of challenges that prevent leaders in law enforcement from extracting actionable data points and performing effective analysis.

With platforms like ForceMetrics Velocity, agencies can easily access the information they need to make proactive decisions to manage resources, measure incident impacts and benefit the community at large. In this interview, you will discover:

• What are the biggest challenges facing law enforcement agencies regarding data aggregation and analysis
• What kind of operational context do police leaders need to truly understand their data
• If effective data analysis relys on technology alone, or are there other factors involved