Explanation
BACKGROUND: ForceMetrics is a powerful tool for law enforcement that delivers critical information to first responders and co-responders, empowering them to make better, more informed decisions in real-time. The high-speed search, insights, and analytics platform streamlines the process of navigating large amounts of data across disparate systems such as CAD and RMS. By providing faster access to critical information, ForceMetrics helps responders more efficiently and effectively serve their communities while addressing social issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, gun violence, and mental health challenges. Not only does this save lives, but also reduces cost and risk for government agencies, while avoiding undue injury to both community members and responders. Built with security top of mind, ForceMetrics is CJIS compliant and SOC 2 certified. Key functions of the platform include data integration, retrieval, management, sharing, and analysis and reporting.
A camera leasing services contract between the City of Columbus and Flock Group Inc. was initially authorized by Ordinance No. 3181-2024, passed by Columbus City Council on December 9, 2024. The Department of Public Safety now seeks to amend this agreement to include the ForceMetrics Informed Responder platform as an additional software solution. This amendment provides for a one-year, non-renewable trial period at no cost to the City. The trial will begin upon approval of this amendment by Columbus City Council. At the conclusion of the trial period, the City may choose to continue use of the platform under the terms outlined in an approved Scope of Services by entering into a direct agreement with ForceMetrics.
As part of this amendment, the City will receive access to the ForceMetrics platform for up to 500 users at no cost. The platform will be integrated with the City’s existing systems, and all integration services, including any related third-party costs, will be covered by F...
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