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On September 12, 2025, the nation will once again celebrate National Police Woman Day, a moment to recognize the dedication, courage, and sacrifices of female law enforcement officers across the country. Women have played an instrumental role in law enforcement for more than a century, breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations. On this special occasion, MdE Software, a woman-owned business specializing in software solutions for public safety agencies, proudly salutes all the women who serve and protect our communities each and every day. We would also like to take this moment to recognize NAWLEE, the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives, who promote the ideals and principles of women executives in law enforcement and have been doing so since 1996, and the many other state and national women organizations who shine the spotlight on women in Law Enforcement every day. Trailblazers in Law Enforcement Women in […]

For law enforcement agencies, every weapon, tool, and piece of tactical gear is mission critical. Misplaced or untracked equipment isn’t just inconvenient—it’s a risk to officer safety, compliance, and operational readiness. Many departments still rely on paper logs, spreadsheets, or fragmented systems, leaving them vulnerable to errors and inefficiencies. Picture this… It’s Monday morning at a suburban police department. Officer Jenkins arrives for shift briefings and discovers his issued rifle isn’t where it’s supposed to be. He searches the armory, checks the paper log, and even asks colleagues—but no luck. By mid-morning, the sergeant is pulling double-time, trying to reconcile hand-written logs, emailed updates, and incomplete spreadsheets. Meanwhile, training schedules are delayed, officers are reassigned, and anxiety rises. Now, imagine the same scenario with an integrated digital asset tracking system like MdE. As soon as Officer Jenkins checks in, the system confirms his assigned rifle, the last maintenance date, and […]

Today’s public safety professionals are facing challenges that grow more complex by the day. It’s not just about responding quickly—it’s about responding intelligently, using every tool available to make decisions that save lives, protect communities, and streamline operations. From law enforcement and fire departments to corrections and emergency medical teams, the need for integrated, scalable technology has never been more urgent. Picture this: A major city’s fire department is juggling multiple incidents during rush hour. One team is extinguishing a warehouse fire while another rushes to a high-rise evacuation. Dispatchers are coordinating units using GPS, live incident reports, and real-time crew availability. But without a centralized system, key information could slip through the cracks—delaying response times and putting lives at risk. Or think about detectives working a multi-jurisdictional case involving suspects across three counties. If each department stores its data separately, it could take days—or even weeks—to piece the investigation […]

After a vehicle pursuit ends, the sirens fade, and the officers return to duty, a different kind of work begins—one grounded not in adrenaline but in analysis. It’s in this quieter aftermath that police departments have a critical opportunity: to learn, improve, and prepare for the next high-stakes moment. And it’s where MdE software shines. In this final installment of our series, we explore how law enforcement agencies can use the data captured during and after pursuits to drive smart decisions—about training, accountability, and public trust. With MdE’s centralized, all-in-one platform, every pursuit becomes more than a report. It becomes a roadmap for progress. From Incident to Insight Each pursuit a department handles contains a story rich with operational data—when it happened, how long it lasted, what units responded, what equipment was used, and what decisions were made along the way. Traditionally, these threads of information end up scattered across […]