What Are the Benefits of Police Cruisers With Laptops?
Laptop-equipped police cruisers greatly enhance an officer's overall performance. Before laptops were used in patrol cars, an officer would have to conduct most business either via radio or by going to the precinct.
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Enhanced Communication
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Officers who have laptop-equipped cruisers can use their laptops to communicate with other units in the field as well as with their communications center. They no longer have to rely solely on their radios.
License Plate Checks
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Laptop-equipped cruisers allow officers to run license plates instantly. They no longer have to radio the plate in and wait for a reply from already very busy communications personnel.
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Record Checks
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Officers with laptops can record check someone without calling personal information out over the radio. This speeds up an officer's job and helps safeguard the citizen's personal information.
E-Tickets
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Laptops allow officers to type and print error-free tickets in a fraction of the time it takes to traditionally write a ticket.
Incident Reports
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Officers with laptops can complete incident reports much more quickly. The reports can be written on the scene, but if necessary, the laptops can also be brought inside the precinct to finish the job.
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