MobilePD developed an app that allows officers to securely take field notes, photos and voice recordings during interviews while simultaneously syncing information with police databases. The app reduces paperwork and increases the time officers can spend protecting the public. MobilePD utilized the opportunity to get deep insights into the full spectrum of Police Department technology, participating in “ride-alongs” with police officers, researching the Department’s data systems, and observing the daily processes of Police Officers. This enabled them to undergo active Research and Development to innovate a completely novel standalone prototype that is technologically ready for integration into Police Department systems (TRL 3).