SAFE FLEET BLOG

Every day, law enforcement officers step into unpredictable situations. A quiet patrol can change in an instant. During June National Safety Month, we’re focusing on ways to protect the people behind the badge and help make sure they return home safely at the end of each shift.

The Safe Fleet FOCUS Ecosystem is built with officer safety in mind. From patrol to prosecution, it creates a secure, connected workflow that helps officers act with confidence, respond with clarity, and preserve every detail along the way.

Here’s how that plays out in the field:

1. Smart Patrol with ALPR

While patrolling downtown, an officer using the FOCUS® In-Car System with ALPR automatically scans vehicles around the patrol car, without any additional effort from the officer. When a hot-listed plate is detected, the officer receives an alert, along with a plate patch, vehicle picture, and description of the hit.

Safety Impact:
Immediate alerts give officers time to assess the situation, improving readiness and lowering risk. FOCUS® serves as a silent partner, always scanning plates and notifying officers of matches, even when officers are actively engaged in other patrol activities.

2. License Plate Aggregation (LPA) and NEXUS Integration

After the ALPR alert, the officer pulls over the hot-listed vehicle and observes it from a distance. License plates read by FOCUS® In-Car units in the field are automatically sent to the NEXUS™ Digital Evidence Management System.  From there, investigators using license plate analytics (LPA) can search historic plate data, review past hits, and export scan records. These tools make it easy to track a vehicle’s movements across multiple locations over time and identify trends.

Safety Impact:
The officer stays focused on the scene while backend teams support with real-time data. LPA allows for centralized management and review of ALPR devices and plate hits, which is a great fit for a real-time crime center or investigative unit.

3. Suspect Encounter & Response

As someone approaches the vehicle, the officer engages. The individual becomes agitated and non-compliant. When the officer draws their firearm, Safe Fleet® Holster Activation™ triggers a recording on their FOCUS® Body Camera automatically.

Safety Impact:
Automatic activation gives officers one less thing for to worry about. Every moment is captured without delay, supporting transparency and safety for everyone involved.

4. Arrest & Evidence Capture

The suspect is taken into custody. Video from the body-camera, in-car dash camera, and in-vehicle rear seat camera captures the full encounter—from first contact to secure transport.  All footage is automatically uploaded to NEXUS™ Evidence Management, where it’s securely stored, organized, and linked to the case.

Safety Impact:
Multiple perspectives of the incident are captured from activations to ensure a complete, documented chain of events. It protects officers, agencies, and communities.

5. Interview & Case Creation

Back at the station, the suspect is interviewed in a FOCUS® Interview Room. High-quality video is securely streamed and stored. All footage is automatically uploaded to NEXUS™ Evidence Management and linked to the case via CAD integration.

Safety Impact:
Officers spend less time managing files and more time focused on the job. Secure storage and organization reduce the chance of lost or mishandled evidence.

6. Case Sharing & Court Prep

With the case built, investigators prepare video for legal use using Safe Fleet® Redact™. Footage and metadata are securely delivered to a neighboring agency and the city attorney via Safe Fleet Courier on the NEXUS™ Evidence Management platform for joint prosecution.

Safety Impact:
Sensitive material stays protected. Evidence is shared securely and efficiently, without compromising privacy or legal integrity.

A Safer Process from Start to Finish

The FOCUS Ecosystem supports officers at every stage of a response. It strengthens decision-making, ensures transparency, and helps create safer outcomes for officers, agencies, and the communities they serve.

This June National Safety Month, we honor the officers working to keep our communities safe—and the tools that help them #ComeHomeSafe.

Learn more about FOCUS®, the one complete digital evidence ecosystem, HERE.

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