Cutting To The Chase: Mobile Data Gives Patrol Staff A New Edge

Across the country police are demanding specialist technology to deliver crucial data services, so much so that computers are as synonymous with the modern officer as handcuffs and the truncheon were with their predecessors. The deployment of wireless rugged mobile computing solutions is transforming the way forces work. General Dynamics Itronix computers lead the fight, delivering powerful

performance, durability, ruggedness and high visibility screen technology into the hands of all officers. On board wireless communications accesses 3G, GPRS, wireless LAN and GPS radios; and a secure hard drive and fingerprint reader ensures security of all information.

West Yorkshire Police use the tablet PC to receive alerts over GPRS from ANPR cameras on the motorway in real time via the back office. Officers view full screen the force ANPR operating system, with overview images and plate match images, circulation and full keeper/vehicle details results from the PNC.