Theft from vehicles is often labeled as a low-priority property crime, but for communities, it’s personal. When items like laptops and tablets, watches, tools and the occasional firearm are stolen from parked cars, agencies face repeated calls for service, frustration from their communities with the perception of inaction, and an escalating confidence in offenders of these property crimes.
Modern mapping tools provide a comprehensive, real-time view of activity across jurisdictions. This means decision-makers are no longer relying on fragmented snapshots, they’re seeing the full picture. With the right platform, agencies can…
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept for public safety, it is now embedded across operations, analytics, investigations and communication. As adoption accelerates in 2026, agencies face unprecedented opportunities that come with a heightened responsibility. The conversation is no longer whether or not to use AI, but how to use it, and use it responsibly.
ForceMetrics is attending the 2026 Midwest Security & Police Conference/Expo! Dates: August 13-14, 2026 Location: Tinley Park Convention Center - Tinley Park, IL Learn More
ForceMetrics is attending the 2026 NRTCCA Conference in Phoenix, AZ! Dates: August 23-27, 2026 Location: Phoenix Convention Center - Phoenix, AZ Learn More
We will be in Nashville from August 26-28 for the 2026 Safety of Our Cities Conference! Learn more
ForceMetrics will be at IACP Conference 2026! Dates: October 24-27, 2026 Location: Phoenix Convention Center - Orlando, FL Learn More
For the last decade, the dominant approach to organizational data has been simple: centralize everything. Data “lakes,” dashboards, and analytics workbenches promised a single place to store and explore information. And in many ways, they delivered on that promise. Organizations today have more data than ever before, but access to data isn’t the same as the ability to act on it.
2026 will test American cities’ public safety infrastructure in ways few recent years have. The San Francisco Bay Area has already experienced the impact of increased public safety and security activity. Next up, eleven US cities will host FIFA World Cup matches over five weeks, bringing in visitors from across the globe.
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