Mobile Computer Terminals

Recently the Elyria Police Department has adopted a new way of policing the streets of Elyria. The new technology is called "MCT" or Mobile Computer Terminal, with these new MCT officers are dynamically linked to the Police Department's database. This provides officers, supervisors, and dispatchers with real-time, current, accessible information.

The Elyria Police Department utilizes Panasonic CF-71 Series Laptop Computers and New World Systems Software for the MCT application.

Key Features:

	Instant access to State/National Crime Information Center "NCIC"
	Real time access to Police Department Database
	Voiceless dispatching and messaging
	Ability to write reports in their vehicle
	Accurate broadcast of dispatch information without confusion or delay
	Improved police unit response time
	Reduction in voice radio traffic eliminating miscommunication

State/NCIC:

	Utilizing a connection to LEADS and NCIC, officers have instant access to:
	Vehicle Registration and Titles
	Driver's License Information
	Stolen Vehicles/Property
	Wanted/Missing Persons
	Temporary Protection Orders
	Most inquiries return information to the officer in a few seconds.

Messaging:

	Officers can reduce radio traffic by sending text messages to the dispatch center, or to other vehicles in the fleet via their terminal:

Mobile Supervisor Benefits:

	Instant access to the current status and last known location of all vehicles.
	The fleet can be managed more effectively with dispatch and officer information available in the vehicle.

In-Vehicle Reporting:

	Report information can be entered in the car without returning to the station.
	All users have instant access to officer's report information.

Overall Benefits:

	Enhance officer and public safety.
	Increase efficiency and speed in responding to calls for service.
	Improve call-taking service to the public.
	Enhance community policing through improved resource allocation and beat design.
	Return officers to the street more quickly.