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Technology

Las Vegas Metro PD Takes Delivery of Getac Rugged Tablets

Getac Inc., manufacturer of rugged computers, announced that the Las Vegas (Nev.) Metro PD has ordered 898 Getac rugged tablets for its police force. The department ordered 778 Getac F110 rugged tablets to be installed in its cruisers. Another 120 Getac T800 rugged tablets will be deployed by the department's Motor Division to support traffic control and citations.

September 29, 2015

Technology

Brite Releases Q-Active Dock with Larger Screen and 4G/LTE

Brite has released its next generation mobile computing solution for law enforcement, the Q-Active Dock for the Fujitsu STYLISTIC Q-704. The Q-Active Dock was created from real-life usage, feedback, and extensive research.

November 7, 2014

Technology

The Next Stage of Patrol Computers

Your next mobile in-car laptop will probably connect to the Internet using built-in wireless connectivity like the latest smartphones and tablets. Your agency may even choose to equip your car with a tablet instead of a laptop.

September 9, 2013

Vehicle Ops

The Dangers of Distracted Driving

We have statutes in many states against distracted driving, including texting while driving, talking on a cell phone, and other technological multi-tasking. So given the prevalence of in-car computers in patrol cars and how they are often used by an officer who is driving, we have to ask if the rules governing distracted driving apply to police officers as well as the public.

May 21, 2013

Technology

iKey Introduces Compact Rugged Keyboard for Public Safety

Rugged keyboard maker iKey has released the SWB-86-TP keyboard for public safety users that need a compact keyboard for high data-entry.

November 15, 2012

Vehicle Ops

Chrysler Develops Dashboard Screen for LAPD

Chrysler has installed 12.1-inch screens into two Dodge Charger patrol cars for the Los Angeles Police Department that significantly reduce the amount of police equipment in the cockpit.

September 27, 2012

Technology

Houston PD To Outfit Fleet With GETAC B300 Rugged Notebooks

The Houston City Council has approved a contract with PCS Mobile to outfit the city's 1,800 police cruisers with Getac B300 rugged notebook computers along with in-vehicle docks and mounts.

May 29, 2012

Technology

New Mexico State Police Deploy Columbitech Mobile VPN

The New Mexico State Police have deployed a FIPS 140-2 certified Columbitech Mobile VPN (virtual private network) on laptops used in more than 500 police cars across the state, the company announced.

May 22, 2012

Technology

Tracer T-5 Mobile Computer

Datalux

Datalux Mobile Computers introduces the 5th generation of its TRACER computer. The Tracer T-5 features a second-generation i5 Intel processor. Leading the way with its space saving all in one design and the industries only steering wheel mounted keyboard.

May 22, 2012

Technology

Durabook RT10C Rugged Tablet

GammaTech

GammaTech's RT10C is the newest model in the company's line of RT10 fully rugged computers designed for industrial applications.

April 22, 2012

Technology

Duty Dangers: The Deadly Cost of Technology

Technology has not been without its understated dangers, particularly for millennial-generation officers. These men and women who are currently entering the law enforcement workforce are finding that advancements in the tech arena come with a price, often saddling them with distractions to their situational awareness and officer safety.

April 15, 2012

Technology

The Threat of Technology

Officer safety remains a paramount concern even if some choose to ignore it. We are losing our basic skills by relying too much on modern toys to do our jobs for us. In today's world, one of the biggest unrecognized threats to officer safety and survival is technology.

July 10, 2011