Computers to go in police cars

**Lou Girardin** · 24th February 2006, 15:58

There better be blocks on porn sites or the cop crash rate'll go through the roof.

**Ixion** · 24th February 2006, 18:03

Originally Posted by spudchucka

Thats a great move. It will free up a lot of radio traffic, which will enhance safety and allow for crime fighting initiatives to be conducted move covertly, rather than broadcasting details for all to hear.

They'll still need radio to coordinate chases. So those who rely on the scanners will be OK. They may get hit if they move to secure digital radio but. Biff knows something about this, but he's not talking. I have a nice big pair of balcksmiths tongs if anyone wants to persuade him.

**Mooch** · 25th February 2006, 00:06

Think of all the paper you saved. Your computer is working well then.

**Shadows** · 25th February 2006, 00:43

Fuck, and they reckon txting while driving is dangerous.... imagine search and destroy typing while in a high speed pursuit!

**Da Bird** · 25th February 2006, 03:00

Originally Posted by Shadmeister

Fuck, and they reckon txting while driving is dangerous.... imagine search and destroy typing while in a high speed pursuit!

Just need a laser quided missile ready to launch from the front of the car and a big "FIRE" button then there would be no need for typing.

**Da Bird** · 25th February 2006, 03:04

Originally Posted by peripheral

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3577579a28,00.html

Police will get computers in their cars soon, they'll be able to keep up to date with Kiwi Biker while they're on the road.

Anyone know when they'll fit them to the bikes?

Given that there are only 25 or so bikes in the country, I'm picking they will put it in the too hard basket initially so it could be a while. Who knows, they (i.e the IT chiefs) might surprise me but it would be very handy. The upside to not having it is the AVL (automatic vehicle locator) wont be installed either so Comms cant see me moving around like they will be able to with the cars.

**Colapop** · 25th February 2006, 07:23

Originally Posted by swantiger

No I think the emphasis is freeing up the Communications operators from doing the mundane tasks such as QP's and QVR's (checking up on people and vehicles).

Quite often police have to wait a fair duration to get a response and the whole process can be delayed if your working in South Auckland when your passing over the name of an Islander. Takes foreverrrrrr.

That's if you get the correct name. There are so many 'internationals', not just islanders (eg. chinese) that have their given name and an english name. Consequently they can get a liscence under two different names (with a passport etc)

My wife works for AA and had exactly that situation on Friday. A Chinese man came in and wanted to renew his p endorsement, because of a disqualification he was told he could not. So he leaves. A little while later he comes back goes to a different teller and starts getting processed. My missus notices him and goes to check what the story is (she gets a lot of shitty people) He has a passport with his name in it and an english name and he's getting his other lisence updated! Sucker, my wife got his passport and canceeled that lisence too!

The point is that computers are still just tools (good tools though). I just hope that politicians won't see them as being a solution to all our policing woes.

**Shadows** · 25th February 2006, 10:49

Originally Posted by Bykey Cop

Just need a laser quided missile ready to launch from the front of the car and a big "FIRE" button then there would be no need for typing.

Hehehehehe

**Phenoix** · 25th February 2006, 12:01

Originally Posted by loosebruce

Bugger

Not that not being able to hear the cop bands or the eagle would effect anyone here now.

We all obey the speed limits and have never been caught by the eagle

**WINJA** · 25th February 2006, 15:06

Originally Posted by peripheral

http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3577579a28,00.html

Police will get computers in their cars soon, they'll be able to keep up to date with Kiwi Biker while they're on the road.

Anyone know when they'll fit them to the bikes?

GREAT . NOW THEY CAN LOOK AT CHILD PORN AND OTHER QUESTIONABLE MATERIAL WHILE MOBILE

**Pixie** · 25th February 2006, 15:36

great!
I'm starting an online donut delivery business

**scumdog** · 25th February 2006, 16:03

Originally Posted by WINJA

GREAT . NOW THEY CAN LOOK AT CHILD PORN AND OTHER QUESTIONABLE MATERIAL WHILE MOBILE

Great. Now we have ANOTHER jealous wannabe cop.

**spudchucka** · 27th February 2006, 08:32

Originally Posted by Colapop

So they're gonna give them laptops and a secure website? (I didn't bother reading the article) Seems like something that coulda been done ages ago. They'll only find an excuse to can it anyway and increase the workload for those that do have 'em. I wonder if the lads will be able to do their paperwork while out and about instead of having to trundle back and forth to the stationhouse?

The only real advantage of computers in patrol cars is that they will free up heaps of radio traffic by cops being able to run checks on vehicle registrations and drivers licences without calling comms. Depending on the type of system they go with they could also be utilised for covert communications, which would be a huge advantage when executing search warrants etc.

**spudchucka** · 27th February 2006, 08:36

Originally Posted by Ixion

They'll still need radio to coordinate chases. So those who rely on the scanners will be OK. They may get hit if they move to secure digital radio but. Biff knows something about this, but he's not talking. I have a nice big pair of balcksmiths tongs if anyone wants to persuade him.

I wasn't talking about car chases, I was talking about anti crime measures. However the computers will apparently utilise GPS as well, which will assist comms in directing patrols to intercept fleeing vehicles etc. They will still need to broadcast details over the radio though.

**Biff** · 27th February 2006, 22:18

Originally Posted by Ixion

They may get hit if they move to secure digital radio but. Biff knows something about this, but he's not talking.

I'm here - just got back from there. Playing catchup at the mo'.

What was the question?

Using radio for data transmissions? Well the cops current system is capable of carrying small amounts of data, but the article talks of them using CDMA, a public bearer. The same one you, the public, can download small video clips from now, and send photos of your rude bits to your missis. Telecom users only. Vodaphone uses GSM/GPRS>3G.

But there is a project underway to buy a new digital network, probably based on the P25 standard. Nice n secure. While having a better data throughput than the cops existing analogue radios - P25 will still be narrow band (offering about 8K gross). So no ordering donuts via the Tinternet just yet. So they'll have to continue using another data bearer for efficient access to the the internet and other bandwidth thirsty happylications. GPS/AVLS, basic data base enquires (such as SQL, WAPLite thingies), small images etc.

Want to disarm their data capability? Easy - everyone send a text message from central Auckland at midnight on new years eve. Overload the public network, so no-bugger can get through.

Bored you yet?

Originally Posted by Ixion

I have a nice big pair of balcksmiths tongs if anyone wants to persuade him.

LouBricated?