The state Department of Law Enforcement has selected Microsoft to help modernize the department’s systems and improve its operations. 

In a release issued on Friday, DLE said the new contract “positions DLE as a first-in-class law enforcement organization leveraging modern technologies and cloud-enabled capabilities to improve operational efficiencies, enhance data management and analysis and foster improved community engagement.”

The department will use Microsoft Azure AI technologies and advanced collaboration tools to provide real-life decision-making. Overall, the upgrade is expected to streamline workflow, reduce administrative burdens and improve response times, according to the department.

“DLE is excited to partner with Microsoft to develop a technology foundation for state law enforcement that will drive innovation to improve public safety for our kupuna and keiki,” said DLE director Jordan Lowe.

DLE will also integrate Microsoft Azure Event Hub and Microsoft Data Lake into a data platform that will provide advanced capabilities in data visualization, situational awareness and immersive training. DLE said the technology will allow it to “harness data to drive insights, inform strategic decisions and foster a data-driven culture that enhances public safety.”

“DLE is leading the way in leveraging the latest Azure AI technologies to enhance public safety and improve the efficient operation of the department,” said Ernie Fernandez, vice president of state and local governments at Microsoft Corp. “This collaboration demonstrates how industry and public safety agencies can work together to responsibly deliver technology innovations to improve communities across the U.S.” 

Michael Tsai covers local and state politics for Spectrum News Hawaii. He can be reached at michael.tsai@charter.com.