The Sacramento Police Department: Case Study

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The Sacramento Police Department rolled out its Next Generation (NextGen) Mobile Computer solution. The NextGen Project included the installation of new Panasonic Mobile Data Computers (MDC) and Digital In-Car Camera (ICC) systems in all of the patrol vehicles. These systems, funded primarily by federal grants, include the latest technology being used in police patrol vehicles.
The MDCs represent a major upgrade in technology from the previous systems installed in 2001. Each vehicle now contains a new Panasonic Toughbook laptop computer, a state-of-the-art touchscreen monitor mounted on the dashboard, and a new ruggedized keyboard with a built-in touchpad mouse. The ergonomic layout of the systems provides officers with a better work environment

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