Before we discuss the new module, a little history on our founders and the history of Florida crash report requests. Almost 20 years before the inception of GovTransfer, we created Docview, the first service to disseminate crash reports online. Over the course of 10 years, Docview helped around 1000 law enforcement agencies, including many in Florida, disseminate over 1,000,000 crash reports to citizens, insurance company, attorneys, LexisNexis, and Metropolitan Reporting Bureau.
During this time, personal injury attorneys were able to purchase the crash reports and contact the victims directly. While this process always seemed unscrupulous to us, Florida law enforcement agencies were practically begging us to help. With the passage of new legislation, this practice has mostly ceased.
In 2013, Docview as acquired by Appriss. 3 years later, that division of Appriss was acquired by LexisNexis. Unfortunately, LexisNexis does not share our same ethos. LexisNexis ended up paying close to $10 million dollars after a whistleblower investigation revealed that the company was underreporting sales.
Since this time, Florida law enforcement having been taking back control of their crash report dissemination. In many cases, agencies went back to responding to requests manually through the mail. Some agencies have relied more heavily on the FLHSMV accepting that there may be some delays, lost revenues, and a lack of knowledge as to who is accessing their reports.
Today, we’re excited to announce that WE ARE BACK! The same team that brought you Docview has a new no-cost, no-compromise solution for crash report dissemination! This innovative solution not only streamlines the process of accepting crash report requests but also ensures that agencies retain full control over their reports, data, and revenue.
GovTransfer’s Solution:
GovTransfer’s new module is a game-changer for law enforcement agencies in Florida. Here’s why:
Online Request Submission: Citizens and insurance companies can now submit their crash report requests online through a secure portal. This not only makes the process more convenient for the requestor but also reduces the administrative burden on the agency.
Centralized Register: With GovTransfer, agencies have a centralized register of all requests. This ensures transparency, accountability, and easy retrieval of past requests and releases.
Built-in Invoicing: Gone are the days of manual invoicing. With our integrated invoicing system, agencies can keep a better history of invoices and payments, ensuring that no transaction goes unrecorded.
Integrated Credit Card Payments: By offering an additional payment option, agencies can cater to a broader audience, making it easier for requestors to fulfill their payment obligations.
One-step Fulfillment: No back and forth with the requestor. Responsive reports are attached to the invoice. Requests receive their files instantly upon payment.
Taking Back Control:
The most significant advantage of GovTransfer’s new module is the empowerment it offers to law enforcement agencies:
Full Revenue Retention: Agencies no longer have to part with a portion of their revenue. Every dollar charged for a report goes directly to the agency.
Data Privacy: With GovTransfer, agencies can rest assured that their reports are not being mined for data.
Complete Control: Agencies retain full control over their reports, ensuring that only approved requestors receive access.
Streamlined Processes: By centralizing and digitizing the request and payment processes, agencies can operate more efficiently, freeing up resources for other critical tasks.
We are back and it feels good! Law enforcement agencies need tools that not only make their operations more efficient but also put them back in the driver’s seat. GovTransfer’s new module does precisely that. By choosing GovTransfer, Florida’s law enforcement agencies are making a statement: they are reclaiming control over their reports, data, and revenue.
