Technology has not only made the way for communities to make improvements and bring the life back to certain areas, but it also has had a significant, positive impact in Law Enforcement. Technology has allowed officials to not only keep our communities safer, but has also helped them to mitigate their own risk, which is mentioned in a blog post featured on officer.com.
Agencies are replacing their outdated manual processes and modernizing electronic communication by updating desktops, laptops, and cell phone equipment. Officers now have the capability to go mobile by using technology to standardize their operations, including, issuing citations, importing and analyzing data. The result is increased positive risk management for their communities and for themselves in the line of duty!
A common trend that has been happening, which is extremely alarming, is the fact that public agency budgets are being slashed. This means that agencies have to do more tasks with fewer resources. There will be a negative impact that affects public safety-how can there not be?
This brings up the question: why is implementing technology important? The reasons are as follows:
- Data collection using technology is a simple, fast & accurate process
- Data allows for analysis (i.e. target high risk areas)
- Data analysis will allow for better resource management and allocation
- Extremely quick return on investment (ROI)
- Results in increased safety for the community and public safety officials
E-Citation is just one example of how technology has simplified everyday tasks. Tools such as the 4910LR (License Reader) have enabled officers to evaluate situations, document information, and process citations and reports quickly and
accurately. More than 25 states have implemented such technology into their processes and have decreased the time for issuing citations by more than 50%.
The Advantages of Technological Innovation
Public Safety agencies are now seeing increases in efficiency, productivity, accuracy, overall effectiveness, and decreases in redundancy. In other words, the daunting, time consuming task for handwriting tickets is greatly reduced or eliminated, in turn increasing the overall visibility in the community. Another advantage is the ability to capture an image or signature, decreasing the amount of equipment that officials need to complete their tasks.
Where can I find this technology?
Industry leading partners L-Tron and Honeywell are spending time in the field listening to the voice of the customer to get a better understanding of what users want and have a need for when it comes to technology solutions. Honeywell Scanning and Mobility, an industry leader, has been making continuous improvements to ensure their products are the best in the marketplace.
L-Tron Corporation has earned premier partner status with Honeywell Scanning and Mobility. Our knowledgeable professional’s will help you find the best solution to solve your challenges. We are here to help put the right tools together to improve your organizations front line, as well as increase the safety of both your people and your community.
Call us today at 800-830-9523 or email us. We are looking forward to hearing from you!