APBnet™'s biggest upgrade in 30 years is here.
Same mission. Better tools. Here's what's new — and what it means for you.
Nine new features. One platform.
Nine features. Easier to use, so you can focus on what matters.
Curated Subscriptions
Before
No way to filter incoming bulletins for what matters most to you.
Now
You set the criteria, we proactively deliver relevant bulletins to your Inbox.
Improved Tagging & Search
Before
Single bulletin type and sub-type made finding relevant bulletins hard.
Now
Each bulletin tagged with every relevant sub-type for improved search results.
Professional Bulletin Layouts
Before
Fixed templates and minimal formatting options limited information display.
Now
Enter images and data, format the narrative, choose the best layout, and easily send something polished.
Map-Based Distribution
Before
Limited to org-geo drop-down lists by State/County/City.
Now
Set a map with the exact distribution area desired — fast and visual.
Local Feed
Before
Manually search the Inbox to find information of interest.
Now
Set up your personal feed to review local bulletins, subscriptions and messages.
Collaboration Groups
Before
Multi-agency coordination happened by phone, email, or separate apps.
Now
Set up working groups and discussion topics to share bulletins, messages and case updates.
Customized Notifications
Before
Bulletins sent to APBnet™ or email inbox, all or nothing.
Now
Per-type controls: SMS, email, push, or daily digest — by urgency and bulletin type.
Community Address Book
Before
Basic directory with limited ability to share information with community.
Now
Expanded community address book to get information to those that need it more precisely.
Access on Any Device
Before
Desktop software application only.
Now
Access via any device with a browser, anytime, anywhere. Gain real-time intel in the field via photo and text search.
91%
of agencies report strong safety impact
75%
attribute crimes solved to the platform
64%
report enhanced officer safety
What's Coming to APBnet™
Real-time emergency coordination with APB Direct Connect™, a file storage upgrade for Collaboration Groups, and subscription list management — all built into APBnet™, all on the way.
See What's ComingAPBnet™ has launched.
Change is hard. We know that. Agencies are coming online now — here's exactly what's happening, when, and what you need to do, so there are no surprises.
Ready to get the most out of APBnet™?
The Learning Hub has role-by-role guides, how-tos, feature mapping from legacy APBnet™, and more — everything you need to get productive fast.
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