New crime prevention tool
Half of all UK police forces have begun using new technology during the past year which allows them to send multimedia messages to the general public via mobile phones. The messages are free to send and free to receive, via a Bluetooth device supplied by Astracasting  Limited.
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NDI-RS selected for East Midlands ANPR framework
Derbyshire Constabulary has appointed NDI Recognition Systems (NDI-RS) to provide fixed-site ANPR equipment and services as part of the recently-tendered framework agreement for the East Midlands region. The Derbyshire Constabulary framework agreement will be utilised by all the East Midlands police forces – Leicestershire Constabulary, Lincolnshire Police, Nottinghamshire Police and Northamptonshire Police – and the local authorities of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland. NDI-RS was selected along with two other suppliers and scored the highest marks during the overall selection process.

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Roadside drug testing made simple
The global leader for screening drivers for possible recent drug consumption is DrugWipe.

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Digital policing: from bank statement to spreadsheet
Software that does away with the tedious and time-consuming task of typing rows and rows of transactions accurately, allowing data to be quickly scanned and then converted into a spreadsheet, is proving invaluable in managing financial and fraud investigations.
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A clear case for cutting your IT spend
With the Government reducing funding support for key applications, the drive to cut IT spend has never been more compelling. Richard Perkins, of STL Technologies, explores some quick wins with tried and trusted solutions that offer forceful savings in case and custody management, drink-drive prosecution management and IT infrastructure, with potential payback as fast as three months.
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Benefits of professional development partnerships
Much has been said about the tremendous organisational benefits that can be achieved when higher education institutions work effectively with the police. The contribution of academic expertise can undoubtedly enhance the professional approach that is taken to learning and development. One such exemplar is the partnership between the Centre for Professional Management (CPM) at Staffordshire University and Staffordshire Police who have collaborated successfully over the last seven years.
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Airwave mobile data – providing the gateway
When forces started to use desktop computing 15-20 years ago, the decision over infrastructure was much simpler – typically local area networks (LANs). At the moment, 53 forces are faced with choices and confusion over devices, networks, platforms and which processes to use to mobilise information.
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The future of biometric PDAs
A number of companies offer hand-held iris recognition devices. Some of these are ‘rugged’ units which are already being used in military applications in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Secure tracking and communications
EADS Defence and Security (EADS DS) has developed an innovative, highly-secure, bi-directional tracking system which could transform the way organisations such as police forces share sensitive information and manage operational teams.
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Merseyside rolls out latest MDT solution
Following a 12-month live trial of in-vehicle mobile data solutions, Merseyside Police is deploying Futronics’ eMC2 Mobile Data Technology (MDT) system. Merseyside Police has around 400 MDT solutions in operation across the force as it uses the latest crime-fighting technology to deliver safer, more efficient, visible policing to the community. Having a robust MDT system in the toolbox has proved to be a very powerful way of tackling crime in Merseyside.
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