APBnet
The Next Generation of Law Enforcement Intelligence Sharing
A complete modernization of APBnet — transforming from a desktop application into a cloud-native, mobile-first platform built for the demands of modern policing.
1,500+
Law Enforcement Agencies
10,000+
Active Officers
1,000,000+
Bulletins Shared
30+
Years of Service
The Nation's Most Trusted Law Enforcement Alert Network
Founded in 1995 after the abduction of Polly Klaas, Critical Reach created APBnet to bridge the communication gaps between law enforcement agencies. Today, APBnet serves as the backbone of inter-agency alert sharing — ensuring critical information reaches the right officers at the right time.
Now, APBnet is undergoing a complete modernization — transforming from a legacy Windows desktop application into a cloud-native, mobile-first Progressive Web App that meets the demands of modern policing while maintaining full CJIS compliance.
See What's New
Core Capabilities
Everything officers need to share intelligence, respond faster, and keep communities safe.
Real-Time Alert Distribution
Bulletins reach officers in under 5 seconds via WebSocket push — across jurisdictions, devices, and channels. Critical alerts cannot be silenced.
Multi-Channel Notifications
Push notifications, SMS, MMS, email, in-app alerts, and webhook delivery to CAD/RMS systems. Every channel, one workflow.
Cross-Jurisdiction Intelligence
Share bulletins across Federal, State, County, and Municipal boundaries. AI-powered case linking detects relationships automatically.
Map-Based Distribution
Send bulletins to the right agencies using the map — search, center, and zoom to select your distribution area with a few clicks.
NextGen Platform
Built for the Modern Officer
The next generation APBnet replaces the legacy desktop client with a modern Progressive Web App — mobile-first, offline-capable, and designed for officers in the field.
Mobile-First PWA
Full functionality on any device — phone, tablet, or desktop
Offline Ready
Create and view bulletins without connectivity, auto-sync when back online
AI-Powered Search
Full-text, photo similarity, facial recognition, and pattern analysis
CJIS 6.0 Compliant
AES-256 encryption, MFA, immutable audit logging, zero-trust architecture
Zero-Downtime Deploy
Blue/green deployments — no maintenance windows for a 24/7 platform
Sub-5 Second Delivery
WebSocket real-time push replaces legacy polling for instant alerts
Proven Impact
APBnet helps officers solve crimes, find missing persons, and stay safe — every day, across the nation.
91%
of agencies report strong safety impact
75%
attribute crimes solved to the platform
64%
report enhanced officer safety
“APBnet helps officers know what to look for before they even start their shift. The information saves lives — and the new mobile platform means we can access it anywhere.”
Law Enforcement Professional
APBnet User
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