How a Police Tech Power Couple Is Reinventing Law Enforcement

In an era where public safety agencies are stretched thin, two tech companies are betting that interoperability can be a force multiplier. Mark43, a leader in cloud-based records management systems (RMS), and Flock Safety, known for its automated license plate recognition (LPR) and video solutions, have joined forces to create a seamless ecosystem for law enforcement—one that could redefine how police work gets done.

Breaking Down Silos, Boosting Efficiency

The partnership stitches together critical tools—computer-aided dispatch (CAD), RMS, LPR, and video evidence—into a unified workflow. For departments grappling with staffing shortages and fragmented data, the integration promises to cut through bureaucratic inertia. Elk Grove Police Department in California, an early adopter, reported a 20% improvement in call response times after linking drone first response (DFR) data with CAD. Meanwhile, Scottsdale PD highlighted how the system eliminates manual data transfers, letting officers focus on action instead of admin work.

“Open API systems let us choose best-in-class vendors without locking into a single ecosystem. That’s the future of public safety tech,” says Elk Grove PD Lieutenant Nate Lange.

The Tech Stack That’s Changing the Game

Four innovations stand out: First, LPR alerts now pop up directly in CAD screens, reducing reaction time. Second, video evidence auto-links to RMS cases, turning hours of manual uploads into a one-click process. Third, Aerodome’s drone integration slashes response delays for critical incidents. Finally, cloud-native architecture adds enterprise-grade security while enabling remote access—a growing necessity for modern policing.

Why Interoperability Is the New Battleground

The collaboration taps into a broader industry shift. Agencies increasingly demand open platforms with robust APIs, rejecting the “walled garden” approach of legacy vendors. Cloud solutions are now table stakes, as siloed data systems crumble under the weight of real-time policing needs. This partnership positions both companies at the forefront of what analysts call “the connective tissue movement”—tech that prioritizes flexibility over monolithic systems.

With bylines in DRONELIFE and deep roots in surveillance tech reporting, Miriam McNabb’s coverage underscores why this merger matters: It’s not just about better tools, but about building infrastructure that adapts to policing’s unpredictable future.