Using Hawk-i for Proactive Policing and BOLO Alerts

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Last updated on Sep 26, 2026

Overview

Hawk-i is a one-stop application for real-time information sharing to frontline officers—providing the information they need when they need it. It supports sharing images, video, and text-based updates, powered by an AI search engine that provides linkage recommendations and presents information on a map.

Hawk-i also supports viewing and analyzing data for trends and statistics through an Analytics dashboard and reporting.

Core capabilities

People

Maintain a database of people for:

  • Identification
  • Missing persons
  • Persons of interest

Property

Maintain a database of property that has been:

  • Reported stolen
  • Reported found

Intel Updates (bulletins/BOLO-style sharing)

Use Hawk-i to generate and share:

  • Intelligence updates
  • Bulletins

These updates can include images, video, and text-based information.

Shift/Parade Briefings

Create Shift/Parade Briefings to inform members of:

  • Active issues
  • Trends

Analytics and reporting

Use the Analytics dashboard and reporting to:

  • View data
  • Analyze trends
  • Review statistics

Security and platform access

Private & Secure

  • The system is secure within your technical environment.
  • All data is encrypted.

Multi-platform access

Access Hawk-i via:

  • Desktop browser
  • iOS device
  • Android device

Integrations

User Directory (AD/Entra)

Integrate with your existing users and groups:

  • Active Directory (AD) or Entra
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Group-based workflows

RMS

Integrate with your RMS to:

  • Cross-reference RMS files
  • Perform one-click disclosure

Homing Chat

Integrate with Homing Chat for secure, focused communication:

  • Team chat
  • One-to-one chat

Deployment options

SaaS (hosted)

Hawk-i is offered as a SaaS (Software as a Service) application to:

  • Enable quick, easy deployments
  • Reduce the burden on your agency’s IT department for hosting and maintenance

On-premises

Hawk-i is also available as an on-premises deployment running on your servers. This option:

  • Provides the greatest amount of control
  • Requires local computing resources and local support

Pricing model (CAD)

Hawk-i uses an annual subscription license model based on the number of users in your agency (user count is based on authorized strength on an annual 12-month subscription). Prices are quoted in Canadian dollars (CAD).

Small Agency (under 100 members)

  • $4000 agency flat rate / per year Includes:
  • Secure Hosting
  • Updates & Upgrades
  • Data Backup
  • Fully Supported

Medium Agency (101–500 members)

  • $4.00 per user / per month Includes:
  • Secure Hosting
  • Updates & Upgrades
  • Data Backup
  • Fully Supported

Large Agency (over 500 members)

  • $2.50 per user / per month Includes:
  • Secure Hosting
  • Updates & Upgrades
  • Data Backup
  • Fully Supported