We've selected 22 of our top picks of smartphone apps for officers for this photo gallery to accompany our story, Smartphone Apps for Cops . View the app's User Interface to see how they would look on your smart phone, whether it's an Apple iPhone or Android device. Images courtesy of Tim Dees.
Smartphone Apps for LE
Town Hall: Index of U.S. Representatives and Senators. Platform: iPhone.
My Stuff: All-purpose database application. Platform: iPhone.
MotionX: Navigation and tracking app. Platform: iPhone.
Google: Search the web with Google. Some platforms allow voice entry of search terms. Platform: Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, Nokia/Symbian, Windows Mobile.
CardStar: Replaces the "affinity" cards issued by grocery, electronics, etc. stores. Platform: iPhone, BlackBerry, Android.
Dropbox: Store any file on Dropbox, then view it on your phone. The free version has a 2GB storage limit. Platform: iPhone, Android, BlackBerry.
Sunrise, Sunset: Tracks exact times of sunrise/sunset to determine the legal definition of "hours of darkness. Platform: iPhone.
Camera Plus Pro: Valuable enhancements to the iPhone camera. Platform: iPhone.
Close Call: Places an emergency number and brief info on your phone's home screen. Platform: iPhone.
America Lite: The U.S. Constitution and other major historical documents, index to presidents, historical data. Platform: iPhone.
Medscape: Database of diseases, symptoms, other health issues. Platform: iPhone.
HazMat Reference and Emergency Response Guide: The name says it all. Platform: iPhone.
Epocrates: The full, paid version is geared for medical pros, but the free version includes a great pill identification feature. Platform: iPhone, BlackBerry, Palm, Android, Windows Mobile.
iTranslate: Translate written text to or from English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, or Spanish. Platform: iPhone.
PocketJustice: Index of major U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Platform: iPhone.
Emergency Radio: Streaming public safety, weather, railroad and air traffic control radio traffic. Platform: iPhone.
My Hours: Track hours worked; syncs with Google Calendar. Platform: iPhone.
Drinker BAC Calculator: Automated app to replace the card in your wallet. Platform: iPhone.
World Fact Book: Condensed version of the CIA World Fact Book on every country. Platform: iPhone.
Meebo: Single-app access to instant messaging via Facebook, Yahoo, AOL, ICQ, others. Platform: iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Nokia/Symbian.
iCatchAll: 27 apps in one-includes counter, tip calculator, level, file storage, much more. Platform: iPhone.
DialZero: Get to a real person quickly when calling customer service lines. Platform: iPhone.