As we’ve said before on this page, Caliber Public Safety produces a full suite of software solutions such as computer-aided dispatch, mobile, and online / cloud-based records management systems. While some of that software is meant for use on terminals and other devices, some of it is used by individual officers on their smartphones. But there is one category of law enforcement officer that, while we gladly support them too, will never be able to use [...]
March is Women’s History Month, and given Caliber Public Safety’s longtime commitment to supporting law enforcement personnel while helping all involved to better serve their communities, now is a great time to look at the history of women in law enforcement. Women in law enforcement have enjoyed a long history. In New York, Flora Foster served as a “prison matron” from 1945 until her death in 1882. In 1891, Marie Owns was designated “patrolman" in Chicago [...]
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, February 16, 2023 - A tragic milestone in the last few years is the continued increase in active shooter and other critical incidents within our communities. To address this ongoing danger, the Integrated Public Safety Commission (IPSC) is taking unprecedented steps to improve the emergency response at 17 schools and organizations across the State of Indiana. “The single most important capability a school must have when confronted by unspeakable tragedy is the ability to [...]
Prohibition banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the United States from 1920 to 1933. The tremendously unpopular change in American law created an immediate division between law enforcement and the American public. Alcohol, so popular among such a broad swath of the population, united previously unconnected people in a way few other things could. The result was the proliferation of illegal alcohol, including the speakeasy – illegal taverns to dispense and consume alcohol. [...]
A tour of a typical 911 center, the type of site that boasts a 911 CAD system like the ones Caliber Public Safety offers, will include a few things you’d expect. There are large synchronized time displays, which represent network-synchronized time across the 911 call center’s network. There are workstations at which call-takers and dispatchers do their work. There are support personnel in their various offices. And there will usually be a small, dimly lighted room. [...]
February is Black History Month. A significant percentage of the officers who protect and serve communities throughout North America are black, both men and women, who enjoy a rich history of service. As February is upon us again, Caliber recognizes these men and women who have done so much, so quickly. Black police officers are first officially recognized (we have no way of knowing about unofficial appointments, or appointments lost to history) in the late 1800s. [...]
“When I joined Caliber as Executive Vice President a year ago, I was immediately impressed with the dedication and talent of our team,” said Tammie Wojcieszak, Ph.D. “Over the last year, Caliber has responded to a strong demand for our innovative products and solutions, serving our public safety and forensic sciences customers. We experienced substantial growth in orders in 2022, a trend we expect to continue. We are excited to announce promotions within our senior management [...]
Public safety software includes any software used to facilitate keeping people safe, managing law enforcement records, dispatching law enforcement, and facilitating a variety of first-responder tasks and functions. But public safety software is no longer limited to computer aided dispatch centers. Today, the computer aided dispatch center can be in your pocket… and if you’re a law enforcement officer, there is public safety software that can travel with you everywhere you go. The transition of public [...]
Computer Aided Dispatch: What Does It Have To Do with National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day? When you think of law enforcement, you probably don’t immediately think of Computer Aided Dispatch. But Computer Aided Dispatch is a huge part of the daily lives and work of United States’ hundreds of thousands of law enforcement officers. There is no better time to recognize just how difficult these officers’ jobs can be… and how Computer Aided Dispatch helps keep [...]
The Bureau of Justice Statistics, working with the National Center for Education Statistics, released a report on "Indicators of School Crime and Safety" last month. The report provides summary statistics about different aspects of crime and safety in schools, drawing information from several sources. Through the many statistics shared in the report, it was easy to see a sad reality. While several crime and safety issues at schools have improved over the years, the rate of [...]