Public safety agencies often face limitations with their existing technology. Current software generates static reports, offering only a snapshot of situations without the ability to illustrate evolving conditions over time. These text-based tables often require IT intervention, causing delays that can last days or even weeks.

Tableau has changed the way public safety agencies handle data, moving from static reports to real-time dashboards and interactive visualizations. This empowers units to create their own reports, eliminating IT bottlenecks. 

This webinar explored how Tableau enables the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to centralize data from multiple sources, providing a comprehensive view of crime and trends, while digitizing and streamlining record-keeping processes for enhanced operations and collaboration with partner agencies. 

During this webinar, attendees:

• Learned how Tableau allows the MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to centralize data from multiple sources, share results and collaborate with partner agencies, enhancing situational awareness and fostering effective joint efforts
• Explored how public safety agencies can streamline data retrieval and analysis, reducing the time spent on manual processes
• Discovered how Tableau's user-friendly interface empowers both developers and non-technical staff to effectively leverage data