Officers to use mobile computers

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ratewhore replied

30 December 2008, 14:31
Can you get the internet on it?
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Sockpuppet replied

30 December 2008, 14:17
Originally posted by gingerjedi View Post

Watch out, one of my mates is door knocker for HMRC and he tells me they're getting some overpriced laptop/PDA type device so they can 'process' cases quickly.

Can't remember what its called, I think it begins with 'Q' ??

*Knock* *Knock*

<Holds up hand held....>

Them: We're here to get your confession.

Me Go see my PCG nominated accountants/lawyer combo - they're 60 miles away. Bye

<slam>

Yeah, this will make it really quick.
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SallyAnne replied

30 December 2008, 12:54
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gingerjedi replied

30 December 2008, 12:50
Watch out, one of my mates is door knocker for HMRC and he tells me they're getting some overpriced laptop/PDA type device so they can 'process' cases quickly.

Can't remember what its called, I think it begins with 'Q' ??
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AtW replied

30 December 2008, 12:26
Cutting red tape would have been to eliminate need for them to deal with this info in the first place, not give them computers to continue wasting work time while they are on the beat.
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thelace started a topic Officers to use mobile computers

30 December 2008, 12:25
Officers to use mobile computers

Police officers across the north-east of England will receive hand-held computers to use while out on patrol.

Dubbed as "bureaucracy busters", it is hoped the £30m government initiative will reduce red tape.

The new technology will enable officers to send and receive information when they are not in the police station, saving them 30 minutes per shift.

Northumbria, Durham, and Cleveland are among 25 forces across the country to succeed in their bid.

Policing Minister Vernon Coaker said: "The successes of mobile information devices show how our investment in new technology is making crime fighting more effective and saving officers' time."

Yeah Right...

Has anyone known any Government bring in any computer system on time, on budget and that ACTUALLY reduces bureaocracy?
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