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May 3, 2022

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Advancing Body Camera Technology: Exploring the Latest Innovations in EOS by Utility™

November 8, 2024

Explore how Utility, Inc.’s EOS Fusion and EOS EXO body cameras are transforming law enforcement operations by enhancing real-time response and streamlining evidence management. With features built for safety, efficiency, and public trust, these tools adapt to the demands of modern policing.

Behind The Badge: John Choplin, Reserve Police Officer

October 17, 2024

In this “Behind The Badge” feature, reserve officer and Utility Business Manager John Choplin shares how his 25+ years of law enforcement experience show Utility’s technology is enhancing officer safety and streamlining evidence management.

5 Key Considerations for Integrating ALPR into your Policing Strategy

October 1, 2024

Explore key factors for adopting ALPR: objectives, privacy, integration, training, and scalable solutions like PULSAR by Utility™ to boost law enforcement efficiency.

ALPR and Privacy: How PULSAR Enhances Security While Protecting Citizen Rights

September 16, 2024

Discover how PULSAR ALPR enhances law enforcement efficiency while safeguarding citizen privacy. Learn about myths, data management, and ethical practices.

ALPR in Action: How Cost-Effective Solutions are Transforming Police Investigations

August 26, 2024

Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems provide a cost-effective, 24/7 solution for law enforcement to enhance investigations and maximize resources. This blog shares real-world examples showing how ALPR technology boosts efficiency, improves public safety, and delivers a strong return on investment.

Revolutionizing License Plate Recognition with PULSAR’s AI-Powered Solutions

August 12, 2024

Enhance law enforcement with PULSAR’s AI-powered license plate recognition for improved investigations and public safety.

Behind The Badge: Christopher Radcliff, Police Sergeant (Ret.)

Chris Radcliff, Retired Police Sergeant, shares his Law Enforcement Story prior to joining the Utility team as a Trainer in this edition of our Behind the Badge series.

Maximizing Efficiency: The Versatility of Fixed ALPR for Location-Based Investigations

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Learn how PULSAR by Utility™ enhances investigations with automated license plate recognition, real-time alerts, and more. Transform your operations today.

Introducing HELIOS 4.0: Featuring Powerful Tools for Digital Evidence Management

Introducing HELIOS 4.0 digital evidence management for attorneys

Discover HELIOS, the latest upgrade in legal digital evidence management, ensuring secure collaboration and improved case handling efficiency.

Boots on the Ground: Understanding Fixed ALPR as a Tireless Investigative Asset

Explore fixed ALPR technology in law enforcement, emphasizing its role in crime prevention, privacy concerns, and real-case effectiveness in investigations.

Connecting the Dots: How Integration in HELIOS by Utility™ Helps Simplify Evidence Consolidation for Attorneys

Enhancing Legal Efficiency with Advanced Technology

Explore how advanced technology enhances collaboration and efficiency in prosecutors’ offices, ensuring justice is served swiftly and accurately. Learn more about HELIOS by Utility.

Streamlining Case Management: A Closer Look at HELIOS by Utility™’s Tools for Attorneys

HELIOS by Utility™'s Tools for Attorneys

Discover how HELIOS by Utility™ modernizes case management for prosecutors.

Saving Time, Ensuring Security: HELIOS by Utility™’s Editing Tools and AI-Based Redaction

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Explore how the editing tools and AI-driven redaction capabilities in HELIOS are making evidence management more efficient and secure than ever before.

Court-Ready in Minutes – The Time-Saving Benefits of HELIOS by Utility™ for Attorneys

Discover how HELIOS by Utility™ transforms court case preparation for attorneys with efficient document management and robust DEM tools, saving valuable time.

Safeguarding Chain of Custody: The Role of Evidence Management Platforms in the Legal Process

Discover how HELIOS by Utility™ revolutionizes evidence management in legal proceedings. From automating handling to enhancing transparency and security, HELIOS ensures integrity every step of the way.

POLARIS 7.1 Release: Unveiling Enhanced Efficiency and Digital Evidence Management

Explore the newest updates in the POLARIS by Utility™ v7.1 release and learn how it will enhance operational efficiency and transparency.

Boone & Elkhart Sheriffs Revolutionize Corrections Safety with Utility Tech

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Technological innovation enhances safety and efficiency in correctional management. Boone and Elkhart County Sheriff’s Offices improved operations with Utility, Inc.’s body cameras, incident management tech, and more.

2024 Thin Blue 1st Law Enforcement Marriage Retreat

The Utility team proudly sponsors the 2024 Thin Blue 1st Law Enforcement Marriage Retreat, recognizing the unique challenges faced by first-responder couples. Our latest article highlights our involvement, offering tailored solutions and support for these dedicated individuals.

Navigating the Legal Landscape: The Importance of Secure Data Storage in Evidence Management

Discover how to enhance prosecutorial efficiency with advanced data security, disaster recovery, and evidence management. Reshape your legal workflow today.

6 Key Insights for Corrections Leaders in 2024

Explore essential strategies for effective correctional leadership with insights from industry veterans Dean Williams and John Boyd. From building a strong executive team to prioritizing rehabilitation, discover how to navigate challenges with confidence and drive meaningful change within correctional facilities.

Revolutionizing Corrections: The Impact of Public Safety Tech on Safety and Liability

Explore how Utility revolutionizes safety in corrections with body cameras, DEM tools, and data integration.

Body Cameras in Corrections? Get Ready for Game-Changing Benefits 

February 29, 2024

Discover how Utility, Inc.’s body cameras and integrated solutions enhance safety and accountability in corrections facilities. Transform your security today!

Q&A with Sheriff John Boyd: Navigating Challenges and Prioritizing Wellbeing in Correctional Facilities

February 20, 2024

Discover expert insights into prioritizing correctional officers’ wellbeing in this illuminating Q&A with Sheriff John Boyd.

Humanizing Corrections: Strategies to prioritize the wellbeing of correctional officers and residents in the corrections environment.

February 20, 2024

Discover effective strategies to enhance the wellbeing of correctional officers and residents while fostering a safer environment in this insightful blog. Explore expert insights and initiatives aimed at supporting mental health and addressing burnout among correctional staff.

Building Community Trust: Perspectives from Black Law Enforcement Leaders

February 7, 2024

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Explore the invaluable insights of Black Law Enforcement leaders this Black History Month as they advocate for inclusivity, community engagement, technology, and transparency in fostering trust.

Increasing capability and improving efficiency in Corrections through Utility’s Universe of Solutions

February 5, 2024

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Transform your correctional facility with Utility’s comprehensive solutions. From body cameras enhancing transparency to digital evidence management streamlining operations, our technology ensures accountability and safety. Download our product 1-pager to revolutionize your agency today!

Behind The Badge: Dean Williams, Executive Director of the CO Department of Corrections (Ret.)

January 16, 2024

Behind the Badge Dean Williams

In this installment of Behind the Badge, we sit down with Dean Williams, sharing insights from his 35+ years in corrections, his unexpected inspiration, and lessons for public safety leaders.

Revolutionizing Law Enforcement in 2024: The Power of POLARIS by Utility™

November 21, 2023

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In the ever-evolving landscape of law enforcement, the need for efficient, comprehensive digital evidence management is more critical than ever. Enter POLARIS by Utility™, a cutting-edge cloud-based platform designed to streamline the collection, analysis, and management of digital evidence from various sources. This blog explores…

Behind The Badge: John Whitehead, 911 Center Operations Manager (Ret.)

October 31, 2023

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From Jr. Firefighter to Operations Manager at Jefferson County 911 Dispatch Center. In this week’s Behind the Badge, John Whitehead, current CRO at Utility, Inc. shares his public safety journey thus far!

Police Body Cameras and Trust: The Case for Transparency

October 16, 2023

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Transparency has never mattered more, both to police departments and the communities they serve. Learn how body camera technology can create paths to understanding and trust.

Behind The Badge: Christopher Leroux, Deputy Chief (Ret.)

October 10, 2023

Christopher Leroux, Deputy Chief (Ret.)

This week’s exciting Behind the Badge features the Law Enforcement story of Christopher Leroux, Deputy Chief (Rtd.) from the West Lafayette Police Department and current Strategic Account Manager at Utility.

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Frankie Cabrera

October 1, 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Frankie Cabrera

In this Q&A, Frankie Cabrera, our Senior Production Manager at Utility, Inc. shares his background, culture and what Hispanic Heritage Month means to him and his family.

Hispanic Trailblazers: 4 Public Safety Leaders inspiring the Next Generation.

September 27, 2023

Hispanic Trailblazers: 4 Public Safety Leaders inspiring the Next Generation

To celebrate the triumphs of Hispanic leaders in Public Safety this Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting 4 leaders inspiring the next generation.

How Police Dash Camera Systems Improve Situational Awareness

September 13, 2023

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Learn about how police car technology like in-car communication systems, video and automatic license plate readers help officers improve the way they do their jobs.

Universities Using Tech to Take Public Safety to New Heights

September 5, 2023

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As crime rises on some college campuses, university safety officers are using body camera technology to improve training, increase visibility and strengthen relationships.

Behind The Badge: Brad Allen, Deputy (Ret.)

August 29, 2023

Brad Allen, Deputy (Ret.)

This week’s exciting Behind the Badge features the Law Enforcement story of Brad Allen, Deputy (Rtd.) from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and current Strategic Account Manager at Utility.

Helping Law Enforcement Navigate the New Tech Landscape

August 21, 2023

Helping Law Enforcement Navigate the New Tech Landscape

Law enforcement experts Chief Brad Flynn and Sheriff (Ret.) John Boyd share their real world experiences and lessons learned when it comes to adopting new public safety technology!

Behind The Badge: John Boyd, Sheriff (Ret.)

Behind The Badge

From Police Officer to Sheriff. This week’s exciting Behind the Badge features the law enforcement story of John Boyd, La Porte County IN Sheriff (Rtd.) and current Law Enforcement Relations Manager at Utility.

5 Ways Cloud-Based DEM Tools Can Bring Clarity to Your Department

Here are five compelling reasons why we see more and more departments implementing cloud-based Digital Evidence Management tools.

Behind The Badge: Christopher Kim, Police Lieutenant (Ret.)

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This week’s Behind the Badge features Christopher Kim, Police Lieutenant (Rtd.) and current Law Enforcement Trainor at Utility. Prior to joining the Utility team, Christopher began his career with the U.S. Army as a military police then later joined the Dekalb County Police Department…

Beyond Hardware: a New Vision for Digital Evidence Management

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In recent years, body-worn cameras have become increasingly prevalent within the law enforcement community. And while camera hardware itself represents an important development in modern policing, it is the less heralded tech ecosystem around it that is transforming what departments can deliver for officers and…

Behind The Badge: Julius Tauberg Police Officer (Reserve)

Julius Tauberg Police Officer

This week’s Behind the Badge features Julius Tauberg-Police Officer Reserve and current Regional Training Supervisor at Utility.

Officer Safety, Recruitment & Violent Crime Reduction: NAWLEE’s Kym Craven weighs in

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In 2023 Law Enforcement leaders are having to deal with a growing number of critical issues. Officer Safety and Wellness, Violent Crime Reduction, Recruitment and Retention in addition to the push to promote diversity on the force to name a few. We had the pleasure…

NAWLEE: Paving the Way for Women in Law Enforcement

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In honor of Women’s History Month, Utility. Inc. interviewed one of our partners, The National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives’s (NAWLEE) Executive Director, Kym Craven. In this week’s blog, we cover NAWLEE, who they are, their mission, initiatives, their goals and how they are…

Behind The Badge: Lisa Kling Juvenile Detective (Ret.)

Behind The Badge: Lisa Kling Juvenile Detective (Ret.)

A special Women’s History Month edition of the Behind the Badge Series highlighting the inspiring story of Lisa Kling, one of Utility, Inc.’s newest Field Technicians. This week’s blog highlights Lisa’s unique Law Enforcement Story

Trends Shaping Law Enforcement in 2023

TRENDS SHAPING LAW ENFORCEMENT IN 2023

Read about emerging law enforcement trends in 2023 including digital evidence management, body cameras, community policing, and predictive policing.

Women’s History Month- A Look Inward

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The celebration of Women’s History Month is an important time to reflect on the progress made for women over time and to look toward the future. This Women’s History Month, let us take a moment to recognize the contributions of women in the workplace. Women…

5 Inspirational African American Leos you should know

February 24, 2023

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To celebrate the triumphs of African American leaders in Law Enforcement, this Black History Month, we’re shedding light on 5 inspirational stories you should reflect on this and every Black History Month.

Officer Morale: 5 Strategies your agency should be implementing in 2023

February 8, 2023

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Police1’s What Cops Want State of the Industry Survey concluded that 77% of officers polled felt that morale had decreased in their agency in the past year. Moreover, they resoundingly shared what they wanted from their leaders: to communicate, to be consistent, and to care.…

Behind The Badge: Clay Campbell Narcotics Investigator (Ret.)

January 17, 2023

A continuation of ‘Behind The Badge’, a blog series interviewing Utility’s Sales team and discussing their experience in law enforcement. This week’s blog highlights Clay Campbell’s unique Law Enforcement Story

Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR): Common Misconceptions, Benefits, and Best Practices

November 23, 2022

Utility Automated License Plate Recognition Technology

Recently, Utility convened FBINAA members, law enforcement agency personnel and leaders within the technology company for a meeting of the minds. Together, they discussed best practices when selecting ALPR that benefit the unique needs of their communities.

Campus Safety: University Police Experts share critical safety tips during Football Season.

November 18, 2022

Football season is an exciting time on college campuses. The fans, excitement, and camaraderie can make for a great day. But with a large influx of people coming onto campus, there can come opportunities for danger, both unintentional and not. For a football team to…

Digital Evidence Management Systems (DEMS): 5 Signs it’s time to upgrade to a Cloud-Based DEMS Solution

October 27, 2022

5 Clear Signs its time to u a Cloud-Based Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS)

In the past, evidence storage mostly involved bagging and tagging physical evidence in lockers in a secure location for future use. Digital evidence was stored on floppy disks, VHS tapes and even cassettes to share with the court and partner agencies on a regular basis.…

New Contract with the Mississippi City of Olive Branch for ALPR Technology

September 7, 2022

Efficiency Evolved: New Tech Helps Law Enforcement Get Back to Protecting

In August of 2022, Utility finalized a contract with the Olive Branch Police Department in the Memphis, Tennessee suburb of Olive Branch, Mississippi. This contract secured a multifaceted municipal ALPR (automated license plate reader) system that Utility will install within the next two months as…

The Top Five Effective LEO recruitment strategies in 2022

September 7, 2022

Law Enforcement leaders can agree that attracting talented officers in 2022 has proved challenging to say the least. According to the Police Executive Research Forum “Overall hiring is down by 5 percent in the last three years, resignations are up by 18 percent, and retirements…

Paradise, California Secures New Police Body Cameras from Utility, Inc.

September 7, 2022

Officer wearing eos™ by Utility Body Camera System

As a top technology solutions provider Utility, Inc., strives to deliver groundbreaking digital systems for frontline professions. Utility, Inc. recently signed a body camera service contract with the Paradise Police Department in Paradise, California.

High-Tech Body Cameras are Game-Changers for LEOs

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Because our memories aren’t always accurate, citizens and officers can incorrectly remember the exact details of what happened during an incident…

Modern Technology: Combating Increased Summer Crime

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Did you know that as temperatures start heating up, crime also rises? According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, you’re more likely to be a victim of a violent crime during the summer months.

Law Enforcement, Surveillance and Communities: How Far is Too Far?

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Technology is not just changing the way the world works. It’s also providing new ways for law enforcement to approach surveillance.

The Utility Brand is getting a Facelift

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The Utility Brand is getting a Facelift. Same Innovation with a New Look! Utility’s Marketing and Creative Director, Kristen Jaynes, shares key elements of Utility’s upcoming Rebrand during…

Utility: Creating Space for Growth

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Why the Rebrand? Why now? “Those are both very good questions. And so there’s a lot of things that we took into consideration. There was some issues that we’ve had over time that we’re just trying to correct. We wanted to take a look at

Three Examples from 2022 That Show the Power of Body Cameras

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Body cameras are designed for way more than just filming footage. Their capabilities increase officer connectivity and enhance a police department’s…

Body Camera Regulations: The Struggle for Standard Legislation

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Law enforcement uses footage from body cameras to document statements, behavior,evidence, and most importantly to demonstrate transparency throughout communities. Policies concerning…

Women Empowered-Women’s History Month Spotlight

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In honor of Women’s History Month, The Utility Team chose three outstanding Law Enforcement Officers to spotlight their experiences as Women in the Law Enforcement Community: Chief Jill…

Five Benefits of Police Body Cameras that Most People Don’t Know

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What does technology do for officers and members of their community? A lot. Often, law enforcement officers are asked the question, “What role does technology play in your job?”

Our Black in Blue-Being Black in the Law Enforcement Industry Part 2

February 28, 2022

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The Utility Team would like to spotlight the unique experiences and perspectives of prominent African Americans in the Law Enforcement Industry during Black History Month …

Our Black in Blue-Being Black in the Law Enforcement Industry Part 1

February 25, 2022

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The Utility Team would like to spotlight the unique experiences and perspectives of prominent African Americans in the Law Enforcement Industry during Black History Month under the theme

Featured Article: IUPD Employs BodyWorn Technology

February 17, 2022

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Author Laura Neitzel, with Police1 by Lexipol recently published “Why Indiana University PD employs advanced technology” which details how smart cameras and a sophisticated digital…

Chief Hofmann: A Chief Among Chiefs

February 17, 2022

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The Utility family would like to recognize the invaluable impact made by Chief David Hofmann of the Lawrence IN Police (LPD) during his recent retirement. The Chief’s last day in office…

Body-worn Cameras: When should officers start recording and why?

February 14, 2022

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The necessity of recording Body Camera Video to protect both Citizens and Police

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