CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY
NZ Police Cuts Major Event Management Effort by 30% with FME-Powered Geospatial Dashboard
By integrating multiple disparate data sources into a single FME-powered dashboard, NZ Police replaced fragmented, manual event preparation with a centralised real-time intelligence tool, improving operational efficiency in major event management by more than 30%.
30% efficiency gain
Reduction in manual effort and improved operational efficiency in the handling of major event data
Single source of truth
Replaces multiple disparate data sources with one real-time intelligence platform
Multiple event types
Supports both planned venue-based events and unplanned disaster response
15,000 staff supported
Operational intelligence available across the full NZ Police organisation
The dashboard has reduced manual effort and improved operational efficiency in the handling of major event data by more than 30%. Where we had previously relied on multiple sources of disparate data, we now have a single source of real-time intelligence.”
– Sarah Hodgson, Manager Geospatial Intelligence, NZ Police
The Challenge
Coordinating Complex Event Operations Across Fragmented Data
The New Zealand Police, custodians of law and order, play a crucial role in preventing and investigating crimes, ensuring public safety, and upholding the justice system. Their public safety and community engagement remit extends to providing security and support during significant local and national events. Events of this scale require a comprehensive understanding of site, surroundings, and the deployment of resources. The NZ Police Geospatial team recognised the need for a centralised solution to support major events, including planned venue-based and unplanned disaster response events to enhance their operational effectiveness.
The Solution
A Centralised FME-Powered Events Dashboard
In response to the requirement for a centralised solution, the NZ Police Geospatial team developed a dashboard powered by FME. The Major Events Support Dashboard leverages geospatial data by pulling information from multiple disparate data sources within Police systems and provides a comprehensive spatial awareness of event sites, with the ability for staff to filter data based on event location, police district, and specific time periods. Police personnel can quickly establish resource allocation in advance based on known factors, as well as plan for a scaled response.
The Results
A Tool the Organisation Wouldn’t Be Without
Successfully operable across a number of high-profile major events including Waitangi Day Commemorations, FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the General Election, the Major Events Support Dashboard is a tool the organisation wouldn’t be without and has been instrumental in decision-making across resource allocation, event management, and deployment strategies.
Why it Matters
Major events, whether planned celebrations or unplanned emergencies demand fast, accurate, and spatially aware decision-making. When operational data is scattered across multiple systems, that kind of situational awareness is difficult to achieve and even harder to act on.
By utilising FME to unify geospatial and operational data into a single, filterable dashboard, public safety agencies can give their teams a real-time picture of any event environment enabling smarter resource allocation, faster responses, and greater confidence at every level of command.
Success Stories
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The Geospatial Dashboard that Revolutionized Major Event Support for NZ Police
The New Zealand Police Geospatial team addressed the challenge of efficient resource allocation during major events by creating the Major Events Support Dashboard, powered by FME. This innovative solution aggregates data from various sources, offering spatial insights and filtering options for event sites, police districts, and timeframes. The dashboard has proven indispensable during significant events like the Waitangi Day Commemorations and the FIFA Women’s World Cup, aiding in resource allocation, event management, and deployment strategies.