Across the country, law enforcement agencies are facing an urgent challenge: not enough officers to meet rising demands. A 2024 survey by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) found that over 70% of agencies report ongoing challenges in recruitment compared to five years ago.  

Cities across the country are bringing back retired officers to staff critical gaps while organizational policies are shifting to increase accountability and enforcement amid growing crime areas and community concerns. The common thread? Departments are being asked to do more — with less.

At Kaseware, we recognize that technology alone can’t replace the experience or judgment of trained professionals. But it can significantly reduce the burdens on stretched teams and help agencies remain effective, responsive, and resilient.

The Current Crisis in Law Enforcement Staffing

Policing has always been a demanding profession. But today, staffing shortages are compounding the strain. Agencies are facing:

  • Retirements outpacing recruitment
  • Longer response times and investigative backlogs
  • Reduced capacity for proactive policing and community outreach
  • Pressure to maintain public safety with fewer sworn officers

These realities have created a clear mandate: public safety organizations must find smarter ways to manage resources, streamline operations, and focus their limited time where it matters most.

How Kaseware Helps Agencies Stretch Their Resources

Kaseware was purpose-built by former FBI agents and technologists to make investigative and operational work faster, smarter, and more coordinated. Here’s how our platform helps agencies meet today’s staffing challenges:

Streamlined Case Management

Our system centralizes all case activity—reports, evidence, leads, communications—into a single platform. Investigators and analysts can eliminate time lost switching between systems or chasing down paperwork.

Task Automation & Workflow Efficiency

Kaseware automates repetitive tasks like form generation, notifications, approvals, and follow-ups. That means fewer hours spent on admin, and more time focused on solving cases and serving communities.

Interagency Collaboration Made Simple

With built-in tools for secure information sharing, agencies can work across jurisdictions without duplication of effort. A shared case doesn’t require a shared building—it just needs the right system.

Built-In Intelligence & Analytics

With fewer analysts and officers available, it’s critical that insights surface fast. Kaseware’s search, geospatial tools, and link analysis capabilities help agencies connect the dots in seconds, not hours.

Easier Onboarding of New and Returning Personnel

Whether onboarding lateral hires, retired officers returning to duty, or civilian analysts, Kaseware’s intuitive UI and customizable permissions accelerate time-to-productivity—without compromising data security.

A Smarter Way Forward

While hiring efforts continue, agencies don’t have the luxury of waiting for the perfect staffing levels. The mission must go on.

At Kaseware, we’re committed to helping law enforcement teams operate with agility, accuracy, and impact—no matter the size of their workforce. In times like these, the right technology doesn’t just help you keep up. It helps you stay ahead.

Discover how your agency can work smarter and stay mission ready, even with limited staffing. Schedule a personalized demo to see how Kaseware can support your team’s unique needs and challenges.