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Business Wire
11-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Oakland Police Department Selects Mark43 to Modernize Public Safety Technology
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Mark43, the leading public safety operations platform, announced its partnership with the Oakland Police Department (OPD) in a technology upgrade aimed at enhancing officer efficiency, compliance, and data-driven policing. OPD is set to adopt Mark43's cloud-native Records Management System (RMS), OnScene (mobile application), and Analytics. 'Across California, there's a growing urgency to equip officers with technology that keeps pace with the demands of modern policing,' said Bob Hughes, CEO at Mark43. Located in the heart of the Bay Area, Oakland is home to over 400,000 residents, served by a dedicated force of approximately 650 sworn officers. Facing increased and ongoing operational and compliance challenges with its legacy on-premises system, OPD sought a future-proof solution. 'This systems upgrade represents a real step forward in our broader effort to modernize our IT infrastructure and systems,' said George Binda, Head of IT Enterprise Infrastructure for the City of Oakland. 'By partnering with Mark43, we plan to provide our police department with secure, cloud-based technology that enables them to continue delivering high-quality public safety services to our community.' OPD's upgrade to Mark43 comes amidst a broader shift towards modernization across the city. 'We are moving ahead with purpose to retire systems that have reached their operational limits and bring in modern, reliable tools that give our officers the support they need to serve Oakland with confidence,' said Dr. Carlo M. Beckman, Head of Information Technology and Strategic Initiatives at OPD. 'We want officers to come to work and feel supported, and that means better hardware like patrol vehicles or mobile computers and better software; Mark43 is a part of that vision.' He added, 'And because it's in the cloud, we won't be weighed down by the technological debt that can come with legacy systems.' 'Across California, there's a growing urgency to equip officers with technology that keeps pace with the demands of modern policing,' said Bob Hughes, CEO at Mark43. 'With Mark43, OPD is gaining a platform that delivers real-time data, faster reporting, and smarter decision-making — all critical to serving communities safely and effectively. We're proud to help accelerate this statewide movement toward innovation that truly supports those on the front lines.' Mark43 RMS, built on AWS GovCloud, delivers premier security, efficiency and mobility. 'While our current RMS has served the Oakland Police Department well for more than two decades, it was designed for an earlier era,' Dr. Beckman said. 'Moving to Mark43 will align us with current federal reporting requirements and provide officers with a modern interface with built-in error checking to ease the shift from summary UCR data to detailed NIBRS submissions.' Mark43 Analytics will power data-driven policing and real-time reporting across the department and community. 'We anticipate that we will be able to automate large portions of weekly crime statistic compilation and data submission to the Department of Justice. Ultimately, we will be able to direct our community members to an online dashboard where crime statistics are always available. That level of visibility will be valuable for our officers, our leadership team, and the public,' Dr. Beckman said. 'By adopting Mark43, we are reinforcing OPD's commitment to data-informed operations.' This announcement reinforces Mark43's continued commitment to advancing public safety across California and follows recent partnerships with the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department and San Diego County Sheriff's Office. To learn more about Mark43 and how the platform is being embraced across the state, visit
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
West Houston: Shooting outside motel kills one, injures another, officials say
The Brief Deputies were called late Saturday night to Highway 6 and Clay Road. Deputies learned the victims fled from a nearby motel after someone shot at their vehicle. Deputies found evidence of a shooting at a motel on Timber Creek Lane. HOUSTON - One person is dead, another is injured, and one person was detained following a shooting in west Harris County late Saturday night, according to officials. What we know At about 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, Harris County deputies were called to the intersection of Highway 6 and Clay Road. When they arrived at the scene, they found three males in a four-door sedan. According to Harris County Sgt. Pinkins, the group were initially at a motel about a mile away. They reportedly got into a confrontation with at least one other person who then shot at their vehicle. The group fled to Highway 6 and Clay to escape the shooting. Officials say one person was pronounced deceased at the scene where deputies were called to. One of the other males was sent to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The third person was detained at the scene. Deputies were then called to a motel in the 16100 block of Timber Creek Lane, where they found evidence of a shooting. What we don't know No one involved in this case has been identified at this time. The only information available about the suspect is that he was a male wearing dark-colored clothes and a mask, and he was a dark-colored Ford Bronco. Officials say the deceased victim was 26 years old, and the injured victim is 31 years old. It's not clear why one of the victims was detained by deputies. The Source OnScene and Sgt. Pinkins with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Female's body struck multiple times on Eastex Freeway, Humble police say
The Brief Police were called about a body found at about 11 p.m. on Saturday. Officials believe the victim's body was struck multiple times. Details on this case are limited. HUMBLE, Texas - Humble police are working to identify a female whose body was found lying on the Eastex Freeway on Saturday night. What we know The body was reported by a caller at about 11 p.m. on Saturday. Officers were dispatched to the southbound lanes of the Eastex Freeway near the Will Clayton exit. When officials arrived, they say they found a female's body in the roadway. Evidence suggests that the victim was run over multiple times before police were called. What we don't know The victim has not been identified at this time. There is no description of any suspect vehicles. The Source OnScene and Humble Police Sergeant Jack Burt
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Yahoo
NE Harris County: Man killed, father and young child injured in Atascocita Road collision, officials say
The Brief Officials say an SUV was traveling west, then veered into the eastbound lanes. The SUV was struck head-on by a pickup truck in the eastbound lanes. The SUV driver was pronounced dead at the scene. HUMBLE - A man has died after a head-on car crash in the Humble area on Friday night, according to officials. Another man and his young child were also injured in the wreck. What we know The crash was reported at about 10:45 p.m. in the 1300 block of Atascocita Road, near the Wilson Road intersection. According to Harris County Sergeant Villacorta, an SUV was west on Atascocita when it lost control while going through a curve. The vehicle veered into the eastbound lanes, then collided with a pickup truck in those lanes. The SUV driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only one in the vehicle. Officials say the driver may have been drinking prior to the crash. A father and his 8-year-old child were in the pickup truck. Sgt. Villacorta says the two suffered minor injuries and were taken to a hospital for evaluations. What we don't know The deceased driver will not be identified by officials. Sgt. Villacorta described the driver as a Black male in his late 60s. The Source OnScene and Harris County Sergeant Villacorta
