Embedded Expertise
Experts working alongside your team.
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Data-Driven Solutions
Data-Driven Solutions
for Safer Communities.
Safer communities and more effective policing start with smarter solutions. From advanced data infrastructure and AI-driven crime briefings to the nation’s first unmanned patrol vehicle, the PUG, we deliver innovation that drives down crime and builds community trust.
What We Do
Mobile Patrol Innovations
Smarter data, sharper decisions.
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Real Time AI‑Powered Insights
Tailored briefings, instantly delivered..
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How We Do it
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We work with command staff, crime analysts, IT professionals, field officers, detectives, and other stakeholders to identify pain points that are limiting effectiveness.
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Focus groups, one-on-one interviews, and participant observer qualitative research methods are employed to define the issues and identify solutions.
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Solutions are tested and then scaled through a collaborative process involving embedded Policing Lab staff and experts backed by highly skilled technical contractors.
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The Crime Intelligence Cycle is optimized through an iterative data-driven and technology-supported model of continuous improvement.
Strategic Decision Support Center Intelligence Cycle
Embedded Technical Assistance & Support
We believe smarter policing leads to fewer victims. Working side-by-side with sworn and civilian staff, our expert team delivers long-term support to strengthen data systems and co-develop innovative strategies for crime reduction—all at no cost to departments. The result: practical, scalable solutions that drive better decisions and safer communities.
Mobile Patrol Optimization
The Police Unmanned Ground vehicle (PUG) is the nation’s first autonomous, full-sized patrol vehicle—an extension of the Real Time Crime Center. The PUG acts as an AI-enabled patrol partner, deterring crime and enhancing community and officer safety.
Persistent Presence
Provides constant patrol coverage in crime-prone areas, acting as a visible deterrent and maintaining safety around the clock, without the need for additional staffing.
Immediate Situational AwarenessDelivers real-time intelligence through 360° video and thermal imaging, live streamed to partner officers and the command center, providing an enhanced operational picture as officers respond to incidents.
Seamless Data IntegrationFuses video, sensors, and analytics into a single system, giving officers and command staff actionable intelligence—without pulling them away from critical calls.
Deters Crime
Ensures a consistent patrol presence that discourages criminal activity and helps residents feel safer in their streets and homes.
Empowers PatrolThe unit’s autonomous features allow it to enter potentially dangerous environments and to provide cover and overwatch for responding officers during critical incidents.
Builds TrustEvery patrol route, video feed, and AI alert is logged and auditable, ensuring transparency, accountability, and stronger community confidence.
Strengthens NeighborhoodsCreates safer environments where children play, businesses thrive, and communities come together without fear.
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PUG Features
360° Video & Thermal Imaging
Full-spectrum visibility, day and night.
License Plate Recognition (LPR)
Real-time vehicle identification and alerts.
Drone Launch & Recovery
Instant aerial coverage when needed.
Real-Time Streaming
Direct feed to command centers.
Biometric Field Booking
On-site identification and processing.
Two-Way Audio & Messaging
Speak directly or broadcast to the public.
Augmented Reality Display
Enhanced situational awareness for officers.
AI-Guided Patrol Routing
Smart patrol paths based on crime data.
AI-Supported Crime Briefings
Crime Central™ transforms how law enforcement maintains situational awareness and informs the daily crime intelligence cycle. By combining expert analysts with AI-driven tools, it delivers personalized, actionable crime briefings that keep officers and communities safer.
Designed for every level—from patrol officer to command staff—Crime Central offers interactive chatbots, shift-specific updates, podcast-style briefings, and easily digestible video content.
Crime Central™ automates rote tasks, freeing crime analysts to focus on strategic trend and pattern analysis. Each watch, in each district, receives customized pertinent briefings on crime spikes, officer safety issues, and wanted suspects and vehicles.
Built by Experts, Powered by Experience
Our multidisciplinary team, including former major city police department professionals and violence reduction experts, brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on expertise to every solution.
Scalable Support for Every Department
Crime Central is designed for agencies lacking the infrastructure or staffing for a full-time crime briefing team. We offer flexible, on-demand support that scales with each department’s needs.
Full Data Control
Agencies retain complete control over their data while we provide valuable insights. Our services are secure, auditable, and aligned with internal guidelines—no data security issues, just actionable intelligence.
Future-Ready & Tech-Driven
Built with input from AI specialists, data scientists, and engineers, Crime Central is not just technically sound—it’s ready for the future, adapting as crime-fighting technology evolves.
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