Overview#
During an audit, an inspector asks a logistics manager to confirm the location and service history of a specific body-worn camera. With a manual system, that answer involves searching through paper logs, checking a spreadsheet, and hoping the entry was made correctly when the device was last checked in. With Argus Equipment Management, the answer is on screen in seconds: current assignment, last firmware update, maintenance history, and a complete chain of custody from the day of procurement.
The platform eliminates manual logs and paper-based processes, giving staff accurate real-time information for check-ins, check-outs, maintenance scheduling, and reporting. Every transaction is automatically recorded with full audit trails so chain of custody is always provable. The system scales from a small department's firearms locker to a large agency's full inventory across multiple locations.
Open Standards#
- ISO 55000 (Asset Management): The maintenance scheduling and lifecycle management logic conforms to the ISO 55000 / BSI PAS 55 framework for asset management systems, including health-scored work-order generation and lifecycle state transitions from procurement to disposal.
- Ed25519 (RFC 8032): Every chain-of-custody entry is cryptographically signed using an Ed25519 private key, producing a tamper-evident signature that can be independently verified against the stored public key.
- SHA-256 (FIPS 180-4): Asset evidence records are hashed before and after each custodial action, with the SHA-256 digest stored alongside the Ed25519 signature to provide file-level integrity proof.
- EN 13306 (Maintenance Terminology): Preventive maintenance work orders and schedule definitions follow EN 13306 terminology for maintenance types, enabling consistent reporting across EU jurisdictions.
- EN 15341 (Maintenance KPIs): Maintenance performance indicators used for scheduling prioritisation and compliance reporting align with the EN 15341 framework for maintenance key performance indicators.
- GraphQL: All client interactions with inventory, chain-of-custody, and fleet sub-domains are exposed through a typed GraphQL API, enabling flexible querying of asset state, assignment history, and readiness data.
- OAuth 2.0 (RFC 6749): Access to equipment records and chain-of-custody exports is governed by role-based access control enforced via OAuth 2.0 bearer tokens, ensuring only authorised personnel can view, modify, or export asset data.
Last Reviewed: 2026-02-09 Last Updated: 2026-04-14
Key Features#
Asset Lifecycle Management#
- Complete asset tracking from procurement through disposal, with cost captured at every stage
- Depreciation tracking and replacement cycle planning to support capital budget submissions
- Warranty monitoring with expiration alerts and claim tracking so coverage is not missed
- Disposal and surplus management with regulatory compliance documentation
- Asset valuation reporting for financial audits and insurance purposes
Specialist Equipment Tracking#
- Armory management covering serial numbers, round count monitoring, qualification scheduling, and chain of custody documentation
- Body-worn camera management with assignment tracking, firmware versioning, and storage monitoring
- Radio and communications equipment inventory with frequency management and programming records
- Protective equipment tracking with inspection schedules and certification compliance
- Equipment standardisation management tracking approved models and specifications across units
- Capital equipment budgeting with replacement forecasting and procurement timeline planning
Inventory Operations#
- Digital check-in and check-out with full audit trails and accountability records
- Real-time location and assignment tracking across all equipment categories
- Barcode and RFID scanning for rapid inventory operations
- Multi-location inventory management with transfer tracking between facilities
- Bulk inventory operations to support shift changes and deployment staging
Maintenance and Compliance#
- Automated alerts for inspections, cleaning, maintenance, and certification renewals
- Maintenance scheduling with preventive maintenance workflows and complete service history tracking
- Vendor and service provider management for external maintenance and repair
- Compliance reporting for regulatory audits and accreditation requirements
- Safety recall tracking with affected asset identification and remediation documentation
- Shared equipment pool management for resources used across multiple units
- Grant-funded equipment tracking with acquisition source documentation and compliance reporting
- Asset sharing agreements between agencies with usage tracking and return scheduling
- Equipment utilisation analytics identifying underused assets for reallocation or disposal
Use Cases#
Firearms and Weapons Accountability. Track every weapon by serial number, monitor round counts, schedule qualifications, maintain complete chain of custody, and provide instant access to historical records for audits, investigations, or legal proceedings.
Fleet and Vehicle Management. Monitor vehicle assignments, track maintenance schedules, manage fuel consumption, schedule inspections, and plan replacement cycles using actual usage data and lifecycle costs.
Technology and Electronics Tracking. Manage body-worn cameras, radios, mobile devices, and computing equipment with assignment tracking, firmware management, warranty monitoring, and end-of-life planning.
Evidence Equipment Management. Track specialist evidence collection and processing equipment, manage calibration schedules, document chain of custody, and ensure forensic tools meet certification requirements supporting the admissibility of forensic results.
Integration#
- Procurement and purchasing systems for acquisition tracking and purchase order management
- CAD and dispatch for automatic equipment deployment logging
- Training management for qualification and certification tracking
- Financial systems for budget planning, depreciation reporting, and cost centre allocation
- HR and personnel systems for automated assignment management based on duty status
- Command dashboards for real-time equipment readiness visibility
- Insurance systems for asset valuation and loss documentation
- All records scoped to the organisation with role-based access control and a complete audit trail on every transaction