Today Panasonic unveiled a new Toughbook Permanent Display Removable Computer (PDRC), which combines a vehicle-mounted display and full-functioning keyboard for heightened accessibility inside public safety vehicles. We’ve upgraded the new PDRC to include a brighter touchscreen display (40 percent brighter than previous version), improved user visibility and a reduction in connection cables.
Police officers need to rapidly share information from anywhere, and turn to reliable devices that have the same operating system, features and Internet access as a desktop PC without being tied down to their desks. Rugged laptops have traditionally met this need, but now many law enforcement agencies are moving toward even more mobile alternatives [...]
We are fortunate to hear first-hand stories from our public safety customers outlining how vital reliable technology has become to their jobs. In the case of Castle Rock (CO) Fire and Rescue, a package of reliable hardware and software greatly lessened the burden on its EMTs and paramedics. Check out Castle Rock’s story after the jump, [...]
Crimes are usually solved at the scene, not in the office. But information nevertheless needs to be processed and passed on. The police in the English county of Leicestershire have come up with a way of reducing bureaucracy without adversely affecting data management. The solution the Leicestershire Police deployed was the fully-rugged Toughbook 19 convertible [...]
The issue of distracted driving has been in the news recently due to a Department of Transportation campaign and an announcement banning the use of cellular phones in some commercial vehicles. Police agencies, fire departments and other emergency responders have traditionally been exempt from these kinds of regulations due to the mission-critical nature of their [...]
In an effort to provide more objective evidence in court proceedings, thousands of law enforcement agencies have turned to digital video capture. Even in a time of budget cuts and restricted spending, agencies understand the benefits of investing in these technologies.
Federal CIO Vivek Kundra recently announced the launch of Apps.gov, a GSA-operated Web site that government agencies can use to both install and purchase cloud computing applications. Apps.gov features a multitude of applications designed to help government employees work more productively online.
The current issue of Government Computer News features a detailed GCN Lab review of the Panasonic Toughbook 30, as part of a broader roundup of eight rugged devices. It’s the second time GCN has reviewed the 30 this year, and the results were consistent. “After steam baths, freezing, cooking, vibration and shock, there wasn’t even [...]
Today Panasonic unveiled a breakthrough in-car digital video system for law enforcement: the Toughbook Arbitrator 360°. It maximizes officer safety by capturing a 360-degree view surrounding an entire police vehicle, through simultaneous recording on up to five cameras. The process of recording and transferring evidence is fully automated, enabling officers to focus on their duties. [...]
Last week I had the pleasure of attending a ceremony at Phoenix City Hall, where city leaders formally accepted a donation of five new and fully-equipped Police Tahoe vehicles to the Phoenix Police Reserve Division. The donation was made by the Phoenix Police Reserve Foundation, which was formed by community leaders and provides equipment to the [...]
