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Mobile Data (In-car computers)
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mobile data computers in the roadside environment is the fastest emerging
technology tool to assist law enforcement. All of the Brentwood patrol
vehicles are already equipped with computers. The complexity of
integrating the components onto the vehicle while avoiding the "clutter"
has been very challenging. Identification of suspect or
missing/unidentified people can be readily accomplished in the roadside
environment. The computers have direct access to computer aided dispatch
and NCIC. This allows officers to inquire on license plates, driver’s
licenses, wanted persons and numerous other files. This will assist law
enforcement in locating fugitives, missing persons, stolen vehicles that
may previously have gone undetected.
Some of the services / uses of this technology are:
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