Stockton Fire and Police Award $10M+ Public Safety Software Modernization Contract
Event summary
- Stockton Fire and Police Departments awarded National Public Safety Group (NPSG) a contract to replace legacy CentralSquare Tiburon system with modern CAD, LERMS, and MDS solutions.
- Project includes Needs Assessment, Selection, Procurement, and Project Management services using NPSG's four-phase approach.
- Stockton Fire will assume ambulance dispatching responsibilities across San Joaquin County in 2026, increasing operational demands.
- NPSG selected after competitive RFP process for its vendor-agnostic expertise and public safety focus.
The big picture
This contract reflects the growing urgency among public safety agencies to modernize outdated technology stacks as call volumes and incident complexity increase. With 325 agency engagements across 14 states, NPSG is positioning itself as a key player in this digital transformation wave. The deal's strategic importance is amplified by Stockton Fire's expanded dispatch responsibilities, making this a critical infrastructure upgrade for California's 11th largest city.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether NPSG can deliver on its vendor-agnostic promise while managing the complex transition from legacy systems.
- Market Expansion
- How this win positions NPSG in the growing public safety software modernization market.
- Technological Integration
- The pace at which Next Generation 9-1-1 standards will be adopted across Stockton's new systems.