With the help of industrial-grade mobile tablet computers, officers of the Arizona Department of Public Safety are increasing operational efficiency and officer safety. Tasked with enforcing the state’s traffic and criminal laws across more than 6,000 miles of state and federal highways, the 780-person strong Highway Patrol of the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) …
Rugged in-car digital video systems are helping the Brewer, Me., Police Department capture and manage critical evidence, leading to an improvement in conviction rates. The Brewer Police Department is a full-service agency with 21 sworn full-time officers assigned to a variety of jobs that include the patrol and detective divisions, School Resource Officers (SRO), Drug …
Digital video isn’t just about sophisticated evidence capture. It can also be vital to preserving an agency’s reputation and enhancing officer safety. Recently, I joined Major Steven A. Williams, Chief Technology Officer for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Law Officer Magazine Editor in Chief Dale Stockton, and GrantsOffice.com’s Michael Paddock in …
It’s true what they say about things coming in threes. In the tech industry, there is a lot of talk these days about the “third platform.” Many see computer users as being at a critical juncture in terms of how we interact with technology. The original, first platform was based on mainframes and terminals – think …
In the age of a national Digital Government initiative and perpetually lean budgets, many public and non-profit agencies are taking a fresh look at how they procure new technology. A solutions-based approach leveraging the power of purchasing cooperatives gives agencies the ability to streamline the procurement process and focus on making a smart investment in …
