Mark43, a leading cloud-native public safety software company, that took home the Gold for Best Public Safety Workforce Management in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, released the results of a national survey conducted by independent survey research firm Propeller Insights.
Sponsored by Mark43, the survey included 1,020 Americans over the age of 18 that showed public support for the police, including trust in the ability of law enforcement agencies to solve crimes, and a belief in the good intentions of police to serve and protect the public.
The survey further found the majority of respondents (72%) opposed defunding the police and that many favored further investment in law enforcement that would place more officers in the field.
In addition, 81% of those surveyed said their perception of the police has stayed the same or improved over the past six to 18 months.
“This survey paints a fascinating picture of a public that supports law enforcement and the men and women who play a critical role in keeping communities safe,” explained Matt Polega, co-founder and Head of Marketing and Communications at Mark43.
“Mark43 technology plays an essential role in day-to-day public safety, including streamlining report writing and supporting 911 and 311 response.”
“The Mark43 Public Safety Platform helps agencies work more efficiently, cutting hours of paperwork and allowing more time for police to play an active role in their communities.”
In addition, the survey found nearly a third (32%) of respondents do not understand the role that technology plays in supporting law enforcement.
Technology on officers’ mobile devices is increasingly used in everyday policing, including by frontline officers for data entry, report writing, and emergency dispatch.
These tools allow police officials to make more informed decisions in real-time while reducing duplication of effort and the time officers spend at their desks, meaning that officers can spend more time tackling crime, responding to the public, and being out in the community.
(From patrol to IT to communities, see how Mark43 supports the entire public safety ecosystem. Courtesy of Mark43 and YouTube.)
This survey highlighted a prevalent misconception regarding law enforcement’s use of technology, which can impact how people perceive and engage with officers.
Nearly half (44%) of Americans surveyed believe police are attending to personal matters, like texting friends, reading emails, and scrolling through social media when on their phones.
Interestingly, these misconceptions span across all ages, including the ‘tech-savvy’ Gen Z generation, where a quarter (25%) of survey respondents aged 18-24 think officers are texting friends and family while on their phones.
In reality, utilizing mobile technology in the field is essential for officers.
By having access to technology while on the go, police can stay on top of breaking information on active criminal activity, BOLO (“be on the lookout”) alerts, and receive real-time direction from their commanders.
Officers are also accessing critical workflows such as report writing, so they can avoid going back to the station house to do paperwork, and instead spend more time in the field keeping people safe.
Despite a wave of debate about American law enforcement over the past two years, the survey found:
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Eighty-five percent of those surveyed said they believed the police have good intentions in serving and protecting the public.
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Over three-quarters (78%), of Americans are satisfied with the response and quick understanding of 911 dispatchers who are doing the best they can under immense pressure.
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Many people (67%) said they believe law enforcement agencies — local, regional, and federal — are prepared to solve the crimes at hand.
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Sixty-three percent of people said they would support their loved ones if they chose to become police officers, noting it is a government job with good benefits.
Mark43 is a leading cloud-native public safety software company, that understands that mobile devices are a critical tool for law enforcement and wants to educate the public that the officers they see on the beat are often gathering and inputting job-related information on their phones.
Mark43 empowers communities and their governments with new technologies that improve the safety and quality of life for all.
In particular, the user-friendly data platform is cloud-native, which means it updates in real-time, and allows for users to remain constantly connected and share mission-critical data throughout day-to-day work to keep residents safe.
The company currently has partnerships with more than 120 agencies across the U.S. and the U.K., including Boston, Washington D.C., Seattle, San Antonio, Atlanta, and Cumbria in the United Kingdom.
Mark43 realizes that although public safety has changed in the last 30 years, legacy technology vendors haven’t, and in response, have built one of the world’s most powerful public safety data systems, and property and evidence platforms while providing industry-leading customer care.
Mark43 provides a refreshing, proven enterprise implementation experience and product for over 120 public safety agencies of all sizes with a special competency for major agencies.
Its cloud-native products are built only with the most modern technologies and are constantly updated, improving safety and quality of life for all.
To Learn More, please visit www.mark43.com.
Mark43 Takes Home the Gold in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program
American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now in its Seventh Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.
Mark43
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Best Public Safety Workforce Management
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Mark43 Product Suite
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Mark43, a cloud-native public safety software company, offers a single-platform Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) for seamless data entry and faster reporting that are a natural extension of the dispatcher, call taker, and in-field first responder during an emergency response.
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Additionally, the Mark43 Product Suite includes Mark43 Analytics, which centralizes CAD and RMS data in real-time enables agencies to make informed, data-driven decisions.
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Mark43 partners with over 120 public safety agencies of all sizes in the U.S. and abroad and uses its platform to support the demands of any mission.
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By providing fast, powerful technology Mark43 enables first responders to focus on their most important work–keeping communities safe.
(Mark43 is building software for the future of law enforcement and public safety. They envision a world where all officers can collect and share data in real-time, from the scene and back at the station. As law enforcement evolves, Mark43 adapts. Courtesy of Mark43 and YouTube.)
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*Mark43 was also recognized in the 2020, and 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Programs.
The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards highlight the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition and keep our Nation safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.
AST Honors Thomas Richardson, FDNY Chief of Department; Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Systems; and Richard Blatus, FDNY Assistant Chief of Operations, at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon at ISC East.
The United States was forever changed 20 years ago on September 11th, and we were fortunate to have many of those who responded to those horrific tragedies join us at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon.
In the days that followed 9/11, the critical needs of protecting our country catapulted us into new and innovative ways to secure our homeland – which is how many of the agencies and enterprise organizations that are today ‘ASTORS’ Awards Champions, came into being.
Our 2021 keynote speaker featured a moving and informative address from TSA Administrator and Vice-Admiral of the United States Coast Guard (Ret), David Pekoske; to our attendees who traveled from across the United States and abroad, on the strategic priorities of the 64,000 member TSA workforce in securing the transportation system, enabling safe, and in many cases, contactless travel.
Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton of the New York Police Department, the Boston Police Department, and former Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department was also live at the event, meeting with attendees and signing copies of his latest work ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America,’ courtesy of the generosity of our 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Premier Sponsors.
The 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is Proudly Sponsored by New PLATINUM SPONSOR: NEC National Security Systems (NSS), New Premier Sponsors Rajant Corporation, and guardDog AI, and returning Sponsors ATI Systems, Automatic Systems, RX Global, and SIMS Software!
The continually evolving ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program will emphasize the trail of Accomplished Women in Leadership in 2022, as well as the Significance and Positive Impact of Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in our Next Generation of Government and Industry Leaders. #MentorshipMatters
So be on the lookout for exciting upcoming announcements of Speakers, Presenters, Book Signing Opportunities, and Attendees at the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon in November of 2022 in New York City!
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.
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| Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System | Interagency Interdiction Operation | Cloud Computing/Storage Solution |
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| Audio Analytics | Disaster Preparedness | ID Management |
| Thermal/Infrared Camera | Mass Notification System | Fire & Safety |
| Metal/Weapon Detection | Rescue Operations | Critical Infrastructure |
| License Plate Recognition | Detection Products | COVID Innovations |
| Workforce Management | Government Security Programs | And Many Others to Choose From! |
Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?
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In 2021 over 200 distinguished guests representing Federal, State, and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms gathered from across North America, Europe, and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields which included:
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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ICE Homeland Security Investigations (ICE HSI)
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Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
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The Federal Protective Service (FPS)
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Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
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DHS Science & Technology (S&T)
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The National Center for Disaster Medicine & Public Health (NCDMPH)
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The American Red Cross
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The InfraGard National Alliance
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The Metropolitan Police (MPD)
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The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA)
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Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS)
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The Federal Air Marshals Service
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The San Diego Harbor Police Foundation, and Many More!
Register for the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Luncheon Today
American Security Today is delighted to announce, that Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner (DEAC) Diane J. Sabatino of the Office of Field Operations, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), will be the opening keynote speaker at the much-anticipated 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon, on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022.
American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now in its Seventh Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.
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Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture, and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.
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AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website, and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.
AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.
Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.
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To learn more about ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, please see the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2021 ‘A Year in Review’.
The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of Annual ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firm’s products and services, including video interviews and more.
It serves as your Go-To Source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2021 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and/or organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.
From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection, and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
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For a complete list of 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners, begin HERE.
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