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QField for Security, Policing, and Crime Mapping

Field mapping for incidents, patrols, and community safety with mobile GIS and offline capability.

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Accurate field data for public safety

Record incidents, patrols, and hazards with photos and forms—even without connectivity.

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Field workflows

  • Incident and hazard mapping
  • Patrol routes and observations
  • Community safety surveys

Integrated with QGIS and QFieldCloud

Maintain a single source of truth from field to analysis and reporting.

Why this matters

  • Sensitive data and permissions
  • Varied forms and inconsistent codes
  • Connectivity gaps during patrols

Trusted results

  • Deployed in public safety initiatives
  • Secure collaboration via QFieldCloud

FAQ

Can we control who sees what?
Yes. Use QFieldCloud roles and project permissions.
Do you support offline basemaps?
Yes. Store and use basemaps offline on devices.

About QField

QField is the leading professional fieldwork app used in enterprise settings for efficient geospatial data collection and management. As a Digital Public Good, QField not only excels in enterprise and professional applications but also contributes significantly to advancing at least six of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting a more sustainable and equitable future.

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Open-source

QField is released under the GNU Public License (GPL) Version 2 or above. Developing QField under this license means that you can inspect and modify the source code and guarantees that you will always have access to a QGIS based field data collection app that is free of cost and can be freely modified.

Privacy

View the QField Privacy Policy to learn what information is collected, used and how we protect this.

Credits

QField, QFieldCloud and QFieldSync are developped by OPENGIS.ch. OPENGIS.ch offers consulting, development, training and support for open-source software including QField, QGIS and PostGIS.