Mainframes have long been the backbone of public safety computing, trusted by police, courts, and emergency services to provide secure, mission-critical data and applications. However, as the need for modernization grows, many agencies face challenges in updating systems they've relied on for decades. The solution? A hybrid cloud approach. By integrating cloud-based applications with existing mainframe systems, public safety organizations can maintain the reliability they depend on while gaining the flexibility needed to stay competitive and responsive to evolving needs.