BLTN Dispatch #001: Smarter filters, Built-in support

We’ve rolled out some updates to give you quicker access to the most relevant intel, more control over your feed, and direct access to help you move faster.

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Here’s what’s live in BLTN:

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🧭 Improved dashboard 

There’s now a live panel on the right side of your BLTN dashboard that shows you what’s most urgent, most active, and most relevant.

Built for how Patrol works in the field.

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Here’s what you’ll see:

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• High Priority: The 3 latest officer safety posts from your department
• Recently Viewed: The last 3 posts opened in your BLTN feed
• Suggested: Agencies you might want to follow based on proximity and shared activity
• Trending: Top 3 posts from the BLTN network this week

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🔍 Filters Across Tabs

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Whether you’re in Following, My Department, My Posts, or Saved Posts, you can now apply filters to zero in on what you need.

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• Filter Following by agency or post type
• Filter My Department by author, tags, or district (if configured)
• Filter My Posts by tags or timeframe
• Filter Saved Posts by what matters most right now

📍 District Filters (My Department)

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It’s now easier to focus on your area of responsibility.

• Filter posts by district within My Department
• Zero in on activity specific to your assigned area
• Available only if your agency has district boundaries configured

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🛠️ Support, Built In

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You can now access support without leaving BLTN.

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• Submit support requests from inside the web app
• Send feedback directly to our team
• Browse help docs without switching tabs

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- Team BLTN

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