Officers on the ground receive assignments and search boundaries on mobile devices so they know exactly where to search.
The recent developments in search at Police Scotland evolved from initial search and seal operations created for Cop26 in 2022, the largest international summit the UK has over hosted, with 38,000 delegates.
Esri geospatial tools meant operations were completed up to 75 per cent faster, providing security with fewer resources.
Police Scotland plans to increase drone use and continue developing 3D capabilities to give officers more context in operational views.
“The innovation achieved by Police Scotland is an outstanding example of how GIS can help keep communities safe,” said Chris Gardiner, head of public safety at Esri UK.