Why Every Department Benefits from a Modern DEMS

Why Every Department Benefits from a Modern DEMS

Posted by Beth Stapleton on 17th Aug 2026

Today's law enforcement agencies collect and manage more digital information than ever before. Body-worn camera footage, interview recordings, surveillance video, photographs, mobile phone extractions, documents, reports, and audio recordings all play important roles in modern investigations. But collecting information is only part of the process. The real challenge is ensuring that everyone who needs access to that information can find it, review it, and utilize it efficiently. That's where a D …
AXIS LPR: Turning Vehicle Data into Actionable Intelligence

AXIS LPR: Turning Vehicle Data into Actionable Intelligence

Posted by Beth Stapleton on 14th Aug 2026

Every day, law enforcement agencies are tasked with locating vehicles connected to criminal investigations, missing persons cases, stolen vehicle reports, BOLO notifications, and other critical incidents. The challenge is simple: officers cannot be everywhere at once. That's why agencies are increasingly adopting License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology to expand their awareness and capture valuable vehicle information automatically. At Northland & Companies, we're proud to offer AXIS Comm …
ECMS Video Bar: Making Video Transcription Simple

ECMS Video Bar: Making Video Transcription Simple

Posted by Beth Stapleton on 13th Aug 2026

Public safety agencies continue to collect more video than ever before. Interview room recordings, body-worn camera footage, surveillance videos, training recordings, and other digital media often become important parts of daily operations and investigative workflows. While video provides valuable context and documentation, agencies still face the challenge of converting recorded conversations into written transcripts. That's where the ECMS Video Bar comes in. The ECMS Video Bar was designed to …