Law enforcement agencies deserve a fair market when selecting technology partners — one that ensures data openness, interoperability, and transparency. Yet, some vendors engage in restrictive practices that are designed to limit the freedom of agencies to utilize their data in the systems or tools of their choosing.

Watch our conversation with experts from New Mexico Department of Public Safety, Chicopee Police Department, Insight LPR, and Peregrine — co-hosted by FBINAA — as we arm agencies with the knowledge to push back against restrictive vendor practices and demand better.

This conversation explores:

• The dangers of vendor lock-in and how it undermines operational flexibility
• Why truly open APIs and data ownership matter for mission-critical decision-making
• The tactics vendors use to obscure restrictive practices and how to spot red flags
• Actionable steps for ensuring fair and transparent contracts that set clear expectations and commitments