As it looks to implement reforms required under a consent decree with the federal government, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is in the midst of some software upgrades.

In recent months, the department detailed plans for technology that will improve its ability to track officer trainings and certifications, replace a nearly two-decade-old record management system and implement software that aims improve retention and wellness among officers.

Most recently, the department said it is adding training and compliance software from Bloomington, Indiana-based Envisage Technologies. The department will implement the Acadis Readiness Suite under a five-year contract costing $1.38M. According to BPD, this will help address the need for more training and de-escalation techniques under the consent decree signed by the city and the BPD to address the longstanding pattern and practice of violations of the first, fourth, and 14th amendments found by the U.S. Department of Justice.

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