Devices improve morale by cutting end of shift paperwork

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Devices 'improve morale' by cutting end of shift paperwork

Study finds roll out of technology has improved morale and proactive policing.

Date - 15th December 2020
By - Gary Mason

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The introduction of mobile devices to Police Scotland has improved officer wellbeing by reducing the time they have to spend at the end of their shift completing paperwork, independent academic research has found. The officers interviewed as part...

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