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New York, NY – Fermata Discovery, Inc., a leader in collaborative crime analysis software, recently hosted a webinar for corrections intelligence (CI) analysts, showcasing the capabilities of its flagship software, VIXN. This event, the second in a series on proactive correctional intelligence systems, aimed to demonstrate how VIXN helps CI teams overcome inefficiencies from fragmented data systems and streamlines the analytical process.
VIXN is designed to shift correctional facilities from reactive approaches to preventive strategies that enhance resident safety and reduce criminal activity. By adopting forward-thinking methodologies, correctional institutions can create environments that deter misconduct rather than merely responding to incidents.
Corrections intelligence is a growing focus in law enforcement, providing a full context analysis of criminal networks and their interactions. As drug and human trafficking incidents emerge in jails, CI analysts can identify these networks and trace them back to the communities, where data-driven policing can effectively shut down illicit activities.
CI analysts play a crucial role in this investigative frontier. However, they often face overwhelming amounts of information with limited tools to organize and analyze it. Fermata Discovery’s mission is to equip these modern analysts with the necessary tools to enhance public safety. During the webinar, participants were introduced to VIXN and its solutions to key challenges in their current workflows.
“One of the biggest challenges we see,” said Lisa Pscolkoski, Chief Product Officer of Fermata Discovery, “is that analysts are often stuck in ‘Excel Hell.’ They’re using Excel for everything because they don’t have a more specialized solution. This isn’t scalable, doesn’t reveal hidden insights, and often takes a long time, despite the urgency of their work.”
The webinar addressed several challenges CI analysts face:
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System Hopping: With data siloed across multiple platforms, analysts waste valuable time navigating between systems, leading to “data bleed” and inefficiency.
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Redundant Data Entry: Re-entering the same information across various databases not only wastes time but also increases the risk of human error.
- Lack of a Common Operating Picture: Without a unified view, analysts struggle to fully understand the crime landscape, resulting in fragmented knowledge and partial insights.
- Complex Data Visualization: Advanced data visualization often requires specialized experts, creating delays in data interpretation due to the high demand for these shared resources.
“VIXN is the solution to these challenges,” Pscolkoski added. “By integrating disconnected data systems, automating redundant tasks, and providing a common operating picture, VIXN gives crime analysts full situational awareness and deeper insights.”
The webinar generated significant interest among analysts, who were energized through the process of learning not only about VIXN’s current capabilities, but also forthcoming developments, which will further cement the platform’s position as a transformative tool in corrections intelligence. VIXN’s ability to unify and visualize data efficiently and is already viewed by sheriffs’ offices and corrections facilities as a game changer for law enforcement agencies looking to streamline their operations.
For more information about Fermata Discovery or VIXN, visit www.fermatadiscovery.com.
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