Your Next Patrol Computer Could be a Phone
Samsung phones running in docks with connected external displays and keyboards are being tested as replacements for in-vehicles laptops.
November 18, 2020
Samsung phones running in docks with connected external displays and keyboards are being tested as replacements for in-vehicles laptops.
November 18, 2020
The development of dedicated and secure first responder cellular networks has the potential to revolutionize police communications. Is your agency ready?
February 13, 2020
These heavy-duty devices are built to withstand rough use in the field.
October 18, 2019
A dizzying variety of hardware and software tools are now available for police operations. But are they actually being used? We sent a special survey out to law enforcement officers to find out. Here's what we discovered.
October 18, 2019
Get to know your phones and tablets so you can take advantage of special features and know their limitations.
October 7, 2019
Curious about what mobility means in public safety? Check out this expert interview and find out what it means for law enforcement agencies and fire departments throughout the US.
May 30, 2019
Today's digital investigator must learn how to extract evidence from drones, encrypted portable devices, cryptocurrency trades, and a growing range of appliances and products defined as the Internet of Things (IoT).
July 13, 2018
Today we throw around the term "smartphone" with emphasis on the "phone" part of the word. But our real attention should be paid to the "smart." The processing power of these devices and their capabilities go far beyond cellular telephony. And manufacturers of law enforcement technology products have taken notice.
February 8, 2017
What about those text messages and emails that are sent on officers' personal devices? Are they safe from scrutinizing eyes?
October 10, 2016
For any incident you likely use different methods to record interviews, take notes, transcribe them, write reports, take pictures and video, and then upload everything to your agency's server. QueTel's Mobile Traq lets you do all this via an app on the smartphone you already use.
October 29, 2014
Have you ever had to sift through spreadsheets of data looking for that needle in a haystack that will help solve your case? Trax software from Zetx recognizes cell phone data in any format from any provider and uses it to map the cell towers, create visuals of call information, highlight callers' habits, and even autofill search warrants. And it's simple enough that any officer can use it.
July 17, 2014
Unbelievable as it may sound, this was probably the first recorded tactical law enforcement call-out conducted over Facebook. Even though I rarely use Facebook, I knew my officers did and better yet they monitored it. The call-out was successful and the suspect was apprehended.
March 20, 2014
Most cops can readily agree a cell phone is perhaps the best new tool an officer can have during his or her patrol shift. Whether it is used to call a victim, a barricaded suspect, or a detective on a major case, a cell phone is a vital asset to the patrol officer.
March 17, 2014
Because the Kraken AMS is designed to be secured in a mount, Ontario, Calif.-based Trident Case has established a partnership with Arcadia, Calif.-based mount manufacturer Arkon to create a solution for law enforcement vehicles.
October 3, 2013
The Attic-Clear iPhone/Smartphone Camera Pole is not a broomstick, but a well-made piece of tactical equipment that is well suited for the job at hand.
August 27, 2013