Tablet Technology 'Keeps More Officers On Beat'

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Tablet Technology 'Keeps More Officers On Beat'

Bespoke technology makes stop and search and witnesses statement processes more efficient.

Date - 4th January 2013
By - Jasmin McDermott - Police Oracle

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Specialist software developed by a force to bolster operational policing has helped to keep more officers on the front line, the project lead has said. Sussex Police has developed around 20 apps ranging from stop and search software to digital...

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