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ZoneSearch: where would you be without it?
An innovative new mapping and information system that promises to improve the efficiency with which response and recovery units initiate their operations has been launched by York-based data supplier, Simunix.
New dates for ACPO-APA Conference and Exhibition
It has been announced that the annual ACPO-APA Summer Conference and International Policing Exhibition will run on a later date line than previously published.
Three minute interview: is the future WAP-shaped?
Iain Ivory, Senior Marketing Solutions Manager, Enterprise Mobility Solutions, Motorola (EMEA), talks to BAPCO Journal's Jose Sanchez on WAP developments for the emergency service community.
New Home Office-funded CDRP/CSP (Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership/ Community Safety Partnerships) academies/qualifications have been announced - nationwide throughout March 2010
The fully funded Home Office CDRP/CSP training academies for CDRP/CSP Data Analysts, Managers and chairs aim to enhance data sharing and analysis between local CDRP/CSPs and A&E Departments.
Cadcorp introduces a new incident support mapping application for the UK fire services market.
The Cadcorp Incident Support Mapping System (ISMS) extends the range of applications available to fire services that are based on the Cadcorp SIS – Spatial Information System product suite. It has already been deployed at a number of UK fire services.
Nottinghamshire Police puts customers at the centre of the service – case study
The Nottinghamshire Police control rooms were highly commended at the 2009 CCF European Call Centre Awards for improvements undertaken since April 2007. The only public sector organisation in their category to be shortlisted, key improvements included the streamlining of the crime recording process through the Crime Wizard module from criminal intelligence IT specialist, ABM.
iPhone ap for USAR responders
TEEX's Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) division, based in College Station Texas, has launched the first iPhone application designed, tested and fielded by the agency.
Data sharing technology achieves 26% reduction in shoplifting
Once labelled as having the highest rate of shoplifting in the UK, Croydon Business Crime Reduction Partnership (CBCP) was created to provide a safe and secure town centre for customers, staff and visitors to Croydon. Working in partnership with local retailers and business owners as well as a number of local authorities, CBCP has significantly reduced crime in the area, achieving a 26% stock loss reduction for May-August 2009, compared with the same period in 2008.
Glasgow city centre rolls out 400 cameras following successful trial
It is estimated that the Night Zone initiative has so far prevented 700 crimes, amounting to savings of £500,000.
Free new BlackBerry software for Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Windows small business server
Research In Motion has today introduced BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express - free new server software that wirelessly and securely synchronises BlackBerry smartphones with Microsoft Exchange or Microsoft Windows Small Business Server.
Devon and Somerset signs up for operational intelligence software
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have become the eleventh UK brigade to sign up to the early adopters programme for Innogistic’s new CFRMIS Operational Intelligence Solution. The solution has been designed in close co-operation with the UK Fire and Rescue Services, many of which are also implementing the new software as a part of the early adopter scheme.
New Ford demonstrator uses Microbus vehicle technology
Ford Motor Company, in conjunction with Ford Special Vehicle Preparations (SVP), has developed a brand new demonstrator featuring the latest Microbus technology to provide a Police-specification mobile data and traffic enforcement ready vehicle.
Virgin Media Business bids for public sector savings
Virgin Media Business – previously known as ntl:Telewest Business – has been launched today, with the aim of helping the public sector realise the £3bn in efficiency savings set out in the Government’s pre-budget report.
Satellite phone lands traveller in terrorism trial
Andy Pag (35, London), a "green" traveller attempting to drive around the world in a vegetable oil powered bus, is due to face trial in an Indian court after being arrested on suspicion of terrorism when police found he was possession of a satellite phone, however the case has been delayed for the 4th week today by police repeatedly failing to meet court deadlines to finalise the charges against him.
Microbus technology helps to catch bad drivers
Microbus in-vehicle computers are part of a new roadside monitoring initiative by Greater Manchester Police to reduce road traffic accidents.
Case study: protecting the IT infrastructure of Britain’s most dispersed ES network
How Highlands & Islands Fire and Rescue Service is ensuring the network security and integrity of its IT system.
Modernising the police
Robert Leach, Client Partner – Police, BT Global Services UK, writes on the difficult future faced by the UK Police Service and the role of IT in taking on this challenge.
Registration is now open for the BAPCO 2010 Exhibition
Registration is now open for the BAPCO 2010 Exhibition, taking place from 21-22 April 2010 at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London.
Public consultation on VOIP from ECC
The concept of a single emergency telephone number which would allow people to access emergency services was based on the traditional fixed-line phone networks. As a system it has worked very well but in recent years has struggled to keep up with the increasing penetration of mobile telephony.
North Yorkshire Police purchase I/Disclosure system from Intergraph
North Yorkshire Police becomes third force to purchase public safety systems specialist Intergraph's 'I/Disclosure' software, which supports the local police checking process for Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) vetting.
Early warning systems for the public
The European Parliament has issued a Written Declaration acknowledging the importance of efficient early warning (EW) for citizens in case of imminent or developing major emergencies and with a view to reducing suffering and the loss of human life.
AIM-bound Relay Station offers free voice message broadcasting trial
Free trial allows government agencies, local authorities, emergency services, enterprises and sports clubs to measure the immediate impact of voice message broadcasting on their operations.
Force must act “corporately” as regards mobile information solutions – Flanagan Review
The Review of Policing by Sir Ronnie Flanagan (final report) has been published – here is a summary of the IT/communications-related points raised in the lengthy report.
Enabling efficiencies for the Police - Airwave responds to the Flanagan report
Barbara Nash, head of Marcomms at Airwave, discusses how the success of mobile data relies on securing the support of the officers who will be using it.
PSAEW: reaction Sir Ronnie Flanagan Report
Response to the publication of Sir Ronnie Flanagan’s Review by Chief Superintendent Ian Johnston, President of the Police Superintendents’ Association of England and Wales.
British Transport Police use GIS to tackle Crime
British Transport Police (BTP) is to work with Aligned Assets to link all its key systems including Command and Control into an open spatial environment with a single address database based upon the NLPG.
Warning and informing the public conference – ensuring civil awareness and resilience
The conference will take place on Thursday 13th March in central London (venue to be confirmed). A half-day workshop entitled Connecting in a crisis – building strong media relationships will also take place on the 14th of March (delegates who attend both events will receive a 20 per cent discount).
Cybit wins award for competitive strategy leadership
Online Telematics Service Provider (TSP) Cybit has been awarded the 2007 European Light Commercial Vehicle Telematics award from Frost & Sullivan for Competitive Strategy Leadership.
