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The department selected New World's Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management, Mobile Computing and Field-based Reporting software that uses Microsoft technology, Windows Server and SQL Server.
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Some agencies and unions have agreed that GPS results will not be used against officers unless a complaint has been made, but other agencies have purchased computer software that will monitor an officer's speed and print out a report. Alerts can also send out if the vehicle's speed exceeds a predetermined maximum.
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The new Motorola APX 6000 P25 portable radio is reportedly the smallest P25 Phase 2 TDMA capable radio on the market. Despite its compact form factor, the APX 6000 features a high-contrast color display. The system offers mission critical wireless and GPS tracking. Dual mic noise suppression on the APX 6000, makes it suitable for operations in high noise environments.
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Each year, about 360 people are killed during police pursuits. About a third of those are bystanders, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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To help catch nativity vandals, BrickHouse Security is offering GPS tracking devices that can be installed on Baby Jesus, wise men, or other figurines.
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GETAC's PS535F handheld is the company's next generation, fully rugged GPS-enabled PDA featuring a built-in 3 megapixel auto-focus camera, altimeter, and E-compass. These new features will enable field-based employees to capture field data on-site and transmit that data back to headquarters in real-time.
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Track Star’s AVLS system is an affordable yet powerful and fully featured GPS-based vehicle tracking system ideally suited to the needs of Law Enforcement agencies, large and small. System features include real time position display and replays, vehicle status indications, reports to aid in all aspects of fleet supervision, and an easy-to-use operator interface.
Read More →Two thousand New York City officers will carry GPS-outfitted radiation detectors as part of an effort to prevent a nuclear attack on the city. The equipment is part of a $29.5 million federal homeland security grant to the NYPD announced Tuesday.
Read More →New state felony charges were filed Friday against Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, even as a judge, ruling in a previous case, said the mayor could leave jail under restrictions that include GPS tracking.
Read More →LEDCO has officially released the TuffHub, the industry’s first MIL-STD-810F vibration tested USB/Ethernet hub. The TuffHub is USB 2.0 certified, making it easy to add peripherals such as GPS, scanners, card readers, and printers. In-vehicle video can also be added via a RJ45 Ethernet port.
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