Asset Panda adds digital evidence tracking tools for law enforcement

Asset Panda said Aug. 27 that it has expanded its software for law enforcement agencies to help digitize evidence and asset management records. The company said the tools are designed for police departments, sheriff's offices and investigative agencies that want to track evidence, seized property and department equipment.

The company said agencies often still rely on paper logs and disconnected systems. Asset Panda said those methods can lead to human error, misplaced records and gaps in documentation that may affect court cases. It said its cloud-based platform is meant to create a centralized digital record with auditable transfers, assignments and status changes across an asset's full lifecycle.

In its release from Frisco, Texas, Asset Panda said the system can track firearms, radios, body-worn cameras, vehicles, tactical equipment, uniforms and other department-issued assets. It said the platform can manage both serialized equipment and high-volume inventory while keeping assignment histories for individual personnel.

Asset Panda also said its Ursa AI feature, which is integrated into Asset Panda Pro, gives law enforcement leaders faster access to information and analysis of operational data. The company said the platform includes automated workflows, user-level audit trails and role-based permissions.

CEO Rex Kurzius said investigators need confidence in evidence integrity. He said incomplete transfer records or misplaced paper logs can create unnecessary risk for an agency, and that Asset Panda helps establish a secure digital chain of custody with documentation from collection through final disposition.

President Justin Lackey said law enforcement agencies face growing demands for transparency, accountability and operational efficiency. He said they need systems that eliminate manual work while increasing confidence in records.

Asset Panda said municipalities are investing in technology modernization and that agencies are seeking tools that improve efficiency and public trust. The company said it was founded in 2012 and describes itself as an asset tracking, inspection, audit and compliance platform.

What comes next for agencies is not clear from the release. Asset Panda did not announce a pilot program, customer count or pricing details in the Aug. 27 statement.

Sources

• PR Newswire release: Asset Panda helps law enforcement agencies strengthen chain of custody and evidence accountability with digital asset management

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