How Tulsa PD Empowered Their Force With Real-Time Intelligence via FlockOS®

The City of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a growing metropolitan areawith a population of over 400,000 residents. The TulsaPolice Department (PD) is the primary law enforcementagency in the city, committed to ensuring the safety andsecurity of the community it serves.

With a staff of around 800 sworn officers, although the recommended staffing level is 950,the department faces the task of effectively serving and protecting a major urban area.

The Challenge

Before the implementation of the Tulsa Real-Time Information Center (RTIC), supported byFlockOS®, the Tulsa PD faced several critical issues, which led the department to exploretechnology as a force multiplier:
• Staffing shortages, which strained an already depleted force
• Officer retention and morale issues, worsening the staffing crisis
• Data silos, leading to communication friction and backlogged calls
• Lack of evidence, resulting in cold cases and offenders remaining at large
• Violent crime plagued neighborhoods and drained public safety resources
• Blind spots which left officers potentially vulnerable during calls for service

“When it comes to solving crimes quickly, we need fast resources and information. And that information that we give to the officers has to be correct or it could be detrimental to the officers’ safety," said RTIC Specialist, Alexia Benson.

The Solution

To address these challenges, Tulsa built the Real-Time Information Center(RTIC), powered by FlockOS®. FlockOS® is an integrated public safetyplatform designed to solve more crime and keep communities safe.

For Tulsa PD, FlockOS® pulls together 911 call data, patrol vehicle locations, body-worn camera footage,and a vast network of PTZ and LPR cameras into an interactive map experience.

This allows RTIC specialists to provide real-time, accurate intelligence to officers in the field, creating aseamless workflow that aids in solving crimes swiftly while ensuring officer safety.

As Chief Wendell Franklin of Tulsa PD highlighted,“We’ve been able to bring license plate readers andlive streaming video together with our record system and dispatch system to start looking at calls forservice and resources in a different way.”

The Results

With FlockOS®, the TPD has seen remarkable changes, such as:
• Achieving a 100% homicide clearance ratein under 17 months
• Peaceful monitoring of demonstrations
• Building trust within the community
• Better resource allocation andsituational awareness
• Enhanced officer morale and a senseof support

Solved Cases

Preventing an Armed Robbery Through Swift and Accurate ResponseOne exemplary case involved a swift response to an armed robbery at a motel. The FlockOS®system enabled specialists to identify the suspect’s vehicle using license plate reader data.

This information allowed officers to set up a perimeter around the suspect’s residence, where they apprehended an armed lookout and arrested two individuals involved in the armed robbery.

“Without this technology, the situation would have unfolded very differently,” said Captain Johnston.

Uncovering a Fraud Ring while Responding to a Violent Assault

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Another significant case saw FlockOS® aiding officers in tracking down a violent suspect involved in a domestic assault and uncovering a connected fraud ring within 60 minutes of the initial 911 call, exemplifying the system’s far-reaching benefits in crime solving and prevention.

RTIC Specialist Alexia Benson said, “The immediate access to Flock Safety’s system allowed specialists to confirm the suspect vehicle’s details swiftly and led them to a possible suspect based on deep data analysis, all while officers were still en route to the scene.”

Conclusion

A Safer Future with Flock Safety

The partnership between the Tulsa PD and Flock Safety demonstrates the transformativepower of technology in modern policing. With FlockOS®, law enforcement officers are notjust reacting to crime; they are actively preventing it while keeping their communities and themselves safer.

By integrating comprehensive real-time information and creating a centralized hub ofintelligence, FlockOS® is transforming how the department operates—making it possible for the city to effectively police and protect its community despite staffing challenges. This technology stands as a beacon for what modern, data-driven policing can achieve: safer communities, more effective law enforcement, and stronger public trust.As Captain Johnston succinctly put it: “I knew that this was an incredible system that we could deploy in Tulsa and be a game-changer for us.”

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