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Turning a blind eye to security
IT professionals turn blind eye to mobile security as survey reveals sloppy handheld habits
A vision for BAPCO
As 2005 draws to a close I have taken some time to reflect on a year that has seen public safety brought sharply into the international news headlines.
Merseyside Police works with Transcomm to help tackle crime and improve productivity
Mobile data experts and BT redcare Group company,Transcomm,is providing an innovative mobile technology initiative to Merseyside Police linking mobile data terminals in patrol vehicles to the Mobitex network,enabling officers to access detailed information directly from the Police National Computer (PNC) and other systems, helping to identify criminals and known suspects more effectively. Officers are able to carry out their own roadside PNC checks, reducing the administrative burden of control room staff and raising police effectiveness.