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Capture Evidence Everywhere with the Panasonic Arbitrator BWC
Thursday, 20 July 2017
by Emily Burds
Panasonic, manufacturer of the fully rugged Toughbook computers, has another cutting-edge product in its lineup—the Panasonic Arbitrator Body Worn Camera (BWC). The BWC, used in conjunction with in-car video systems, evidence management software, and fixed surveillance cameras, creates a complete, unified system that accurately and effectively captures evidence as needed and then safeguards and stores it for later review. Today,
- Published in body worn cameras, Evidence Management, Fleet Technology
Increase Officer Safety with eCitations by L-Tron
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
by Emily Burds
Many benefits come from using an electronic ticketing (eCitation) system. Increase safety by spending less time on issuing tickets and more time in the field where officers need to be. Information is easy to read and transmit, making it more valuable in court. Using eCitations instead of handwriting tickets makes the entire process faster and easier.
- Published in Fleet Technology, Police Upfitter, State Contracts, Upfitting
Public Safety Connectivity: Internal Cellular vs. Mobile Gateway
Thursday, 06 July 2017
by Emily Burds
When it comes to emergency response vehicle equipment, communications devices are vitally important. Without the ability to communicate quickly and effectively at all times, your employees can’t carry out their jobs correctly and lives could be put at risk. Internal cellular and in-car internet gateway are two types of systems used for fleet vehicle communication. Here, we’ll
- Published in Police Upfitter, Sierra Wireless, Upfitting
Basic Tips for Evaluating a Body Worn Camera Solution
Thursday, 29 June 2017
by Emily Burds
The benefits of body worn camera (BWC) recordings are numerous. Body worn cameras are essentially another set of eyes on the scene that record the actions that unfold in front of a police officer. Most officers have experienced individuals who behave in an unruly and offensive manner in the streets and then present a very
- Published in body worn cameras, toughbooks
Caught Red Handed Evidence Management Systems
Tuesday, 13 June 2017
by Emily Burds
Evidence management systems can save you an immense amount of time over the old, outdated method of using pen and paper. They can be covered in your vehicle upfitting at a relatively low cost compared to the benefits you reap in productivity and lowering administrative costs.
- Published in Evidence Management, Police Upfitter, toughbooks, Upfitting
What Are My Vehicle Upfitting Computer Portability Options?
Thursday, 08 June 2017
by Emily Burds
You have many upfitting portability options for all of your computer equipment in your public service or fleet vehicles. All are not created equally, so make certain you choose the best in class for each vital piece of equipment you purchase.
- Published in Brother Mobile Printer, Computer Mount, Gamber-Johnson, toughbooks
Top 6 Trends in Truck Upfitting Part 2
Tuesday, 30 May 2017
by Emily Burds
In our last article, we looked at three top trends in truck upfitting: enhancing safety and productivity, lightweight equipment, and increasing use of telematics. Today, we’ll look at three more important trends to keep an eye on as you plan your upfit.
- Published in Police Upfitter, Upfitting
Top 6 Trends in Truck Upfitting Part 1
Tuesday, 23 May 2017
by Emily Burds
We see a few trends developing in the public safety industry when Fleet managers set out to plan a new truck upfit— as with most customers these evolving trends may help you get the most bang for your buck. The three top trends in truck upfitting include enhancing safety and productivity, moving to lightweight equipment,
- Published in Truck Upfitting
4 Mistakes Fleet Managers Make When Upfitting Vehicles
Wednesday, 17 May 2017
by Emily Burds
As a fleet manager, you carry a great load on your shoulders in choosing fleet vehicles and upfitting or deciding to replace them. Upfitting can help decrease drivers’ response time or make certain there is enough room onboard a vehicle to carry all the supplies or parts employees need to perform their jobs. When planning
- Published in Installer, Police Upfitter, Upfitting
How to Protect Your Personal Data When Selling or Returning Fleet Vehicles
Tuesday, 09 May 2017
by Emily Burds
It is vitally important to remove all data from a fleet vehicle before selling or returning it. To be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), all patient information must be erased from ambulances and any other medical vehicles. For security reasons, you don’t want anyone else to have access to your company,
- Published in Fleet Technology, Installer, Police Upfitter, Upfitting