COPS feature
Mobile and real-time attendance entry for court-ordered classes
COPS mobile attendance means instructors open the class roster in any browser on a phone, tablet, or desktop and record attendance in real time, one client at a time or with bulk attendance updates, saving straight to each client's record.
Instructors teach in church basements, conference rooms, and treatment offices, not at a desk. COPS is a web app that works in all browsers on desktop, tablet, and mobile, so the roster goes wherever the class is. Programs on COPS have managed 7.8 million+ class attendance records.
Any device
Is there a mobile app for taking attendance in COPS?
COPS does not need a native app. It is a web app that works in all browsers on desktop, tablet, and mobile, so instructors open the roster on whatever device they have.
The problem
Native apps need installs, updates, and approved devices, and paper rosters wait days to be typed in.
How COPS solves it
- Open COPS in the phone or tablet browser and go to the day's roster.
- Nothing to install or update on instructor devices.
- The same login and permissions apply on every device.
Real time
How does real-time attendance entry work?
Instructors open the roster, mark each client Check in or Absent, and save. The attendance is on the client's record immediately for staff, reports, and session balances.
The problem
When attendance is entered at the end of the week, a client who missed Monday is not flagged until after Thursday's class.
How COPS solves it
- Mark Check in or Absent from the roster and Save roster.
- COPS keeps check-in and recorded attendance times.
- Missed sessions show in the session balance for make-ups.
- Record session delivery mode: in-person, virtual, or hybrid.
Related: Attendance tracking
Bulk updates
Can we update attendance for a whole class at once?
Yes. COPS supports bulk attendance updates, so a full roster can be marked in one step and individual exceptions adjusted.
The problem
Tapping thirty names one at a time on a phone is slow, and instructors skip it.
How COPS solves it
- Mark the whole roster in one update, then change the exceptions.
- Add individual or shared session notes from the same roster.
- Combine with kiosk sign-in so participants record their own arrival with a signature.
Related: Kiosk check-in
To the court
How does mobile attendance reach court and probation reports?
Attendance entered on any device feeds attendance reports, monthly reports, court letters, and completion certificates in COPS.
The problem
Reports built from paper rosters are only as accurate as the person retyping them.
How COPS solves it
- COPS includes 11 built-in report types, including attendance and court/attorney reports.
- Monthly reports are finalized as PDFs with history.
- Courts and probation officers receive reports; they do not need to log in.
Related: Compliance reports
Checklist
Mobile attendance rollout checklist
- Confirm each instructor can sign in to COPS from their phone or tablet browser.
- Bookmark the COPS home page on instructor devices.
- Agree on a rule: attendance saved before the instructor leaves the room.
- Use bulk attendance updates for full classes, then fix exceptions.
- Decide whether kiosk sign-in will run alongside instructor entry.
- Review the session balance report weekly for make-ups.
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Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
Does COPS have an iPhone or Android app?
No native app is needed. COPS works in all browsers on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Can attendance be entered in real time during class?
Yes. Instructors mark attendance from the roster and it saves to the client record immediately.
Does COPS support bulk attendance updates?
Yes. COPS supports bulk attendance updates for a class roster.
Is mobile attendance data secure?
Yes. COPS is HIPAA compliant.
Does COPS track participant location with GPS?
No. COPS records class and appointment attendance. It does not do GPS tracking or electronic monitoring.
Can we try it on our own devices?
Yes. Start a 10-day free trial at https://cops.develoapps.com/signup, or book a demo.
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