In-vehicle Computers on the Job at Agencies
For police officers in Idaho and Ohio, heat and cold once affected the ability to consistently capture video. Dealing with a rugged environment was an ongoing dilemma. Officers out on patrol couldn’t get pre-event video. Officers wasted precious time post-shift searching through hours and hours of tape. It was taxing and inefficient for both officers and supervisors. To top it off, hard media storage was becoming an ever-increasing problem.
Omaha PD Safety Committee MDT Safety Study
The Omaha PD Safety Committee believes that there are logistical, ergonomic and safety / tactical concerns about utilizing the Panasonic CF27 Toughbook, or any laptop style MDT, within the confined space of a police cruiser. The following are concerns about utilizing laptop style MDTs in police cruisers.
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Seattle Fire Department Use of Data911 Mobile Computers
Flying Laptop Kills Woman
A laptop computer killed its owner in March, according to a Royal Canadian Mounted Police spokesman on April 16. Heather Storey's laptop was sitting unsecured in the back seat, and the vehicle's abrupt stop sent the computer flying into the back of her head. Commenting on the accident, ergonomist Peter Budnick, Ph.D.,CPE, the Principal of Ergoweb, Inc., said the accident lends itself to a discussion about the proper storage and transport of notebooks for mobile workers who have to lug them back and forth for work.
Laptops Bring More than Technology to Squad Cars
Six years ago, Omaha police departments began a $2 million effort to bring technology to the fingertips of officers. What they didn't foresee was poor ergonomics and possible safety hazards.
Understanding and Purchasing Mobile Devices is Easier than You Might Think
When considering changes or future additions to your mobile technology platform, it's important to make informed decisions that will help you get the most from your investment. In-Vehicle computing has come a long way over the years; let's begin with a brief history.
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