From Opportunity to Award: Grant-Writing Best Practices for Law Enforcement Leaders
For police chiefs and law enforcement executives, grant funding can provide an important path to technology, training, equipment and initiatives that may be difficult to support through an agency’s regular operating budget. But successful grant writing is about much...
How the Utica Police Department Turned Data into Better Policing with Patrolfinder
Utica, NY
See how the Utica Police Department used Patrolfinder to improve patrol coverage, strengthen collaboration and make smarter, data-driven deployment decisions—without adding officers.
How Patrolfinder Uses Data to Make Streets Safer
Cheektowaga Police Department, NY
Patrolfinder helps agencies move beyond assumptions and understand exactly where patrol resources are being deployed. By highlighting coverage gaps, improving supervisory awareness, and supporting proactive policing strategies, Patrolfinder empowers departments to make better decisions, improve visibility throughout their communities, and create measurable public safety outcomes.
Emergency Preparedness Q&A with Chief Richard Wilson
Poughkeepsie Police Department, New York
In this Q&A, Chief Richard Wilson shares insights on the importance of preparation, communication, and real-time visibility in modern policing. From managing large-scale events to improving officer coordination during critical incidents, the conversation highlights how technology and proactive planning can help departments respond faster, operate more efficiently, and strengthen public trust when it matters most.
Balancing Trust and Tactics: A Smarter Approach to Community Policing
Community policing works best when departments can balance proactive visibility with real-time intelligence and accountability. In this article, Patrolfinder explores how modern patrol technology can help agencies strengthen community trust while improving officer coordination, patrol coverage, and situational awareness. The result is a smarter, more transparent approach to policing that supports both public safety and stronger community relationships.
How Patrolfinder Helped My Department Eliminate A Hot Spot
Schenectady Police Department, NY
See how one department used Patrolfinder to identify a growing hot spot, improve patrol visibility, and deploy officers more strategically. With better operational awareness and data-driven patrol coverage, the agency was able to reduce crime and restore confidence in the area.
Seeing the Whole Town: How Schodack Police Chief Ralph Southworth Is Using Patrolfinder to Build a More Visible, Strategic Police Department
Schodack Police Department, NY
See how Schodack Police Chief Ralph Southworth is using Patrolfinder to improve patrol visibility, strengthen communication, and create a more strategic approach to policing. By giving officers and leadership a clearer picture of patrol activity across the community, the department is building stronger accountability, smarter coverage, and greater public confidence.
The Sky’s the Limit: How Patrolfinder Helped Fulshear PD Improve Control, Accountability and Visibility
Fulshear Police Department, Texas
As Fulshear, Texas experienced explosive growth, maintaining consistent patrol visibility became increasingly difficult. See how Patrolfinder helped the department improve accountability, strengthen operational awareness, and ensure every part of the city received the attention it deserved through smarter, data-driven patrol management.
Perth Amboy Police Pushes the Technology Envelope with Patrolfinder
Perth Amboy Police Department, NJ
See how Perth Amboy Police Department embraced advanced technology and data-driven patrol strategies to improve visibility, accountability, and operational awareness across the city. By leveraging Patrolfinder, the department strengthened communication, enhanced patrol coordination, and took a more proactive approach to modern policing.
Built for Patrol: How One Police Chief Fixed Communication, Boosted Visibility, and Changed the Culture
Schenectady Police Department, NY
Building community trust takes more than good intentions — it requires consistency, communication, and visibility. This article explores how departments are using smarter patrol strategies and real-time operational awareness to improve transparency, strengthen internal culture, and create more meaningful connections with the communities they serve.









