Fighting crime is today's age takes more than just a badge and a uniform, and so the NYPD has decided to outfit its officers with an essential modern tool: the smartphone. Each and every officer in the NYPD -- the largest police force in the United States -- will now receive a special Windows Phone loaded with police-issue software to make law enforcement faster and more efficient.
Though all NYPD officers will get a work phone, the specific type of phone itself varies between the Lumia 830 and the Lumia 640 XL. The NYPD chose these phones because they have worked with Microsoft, the manufacturer, to create a suite of policing apps. These include an app to let officers access the NYPD's criminal database remotely (rather than having to go back to the station to use a computer) and a 911 app that lets officers receive emergency calls directly.
Police-Issue Smartphones
NYPD Officers Will Receive Windows Phones When They Join the Force
Trend Themes
1. Police-issue Smartphones - The trend of equipping police officers with smartphones for enhanced communication and access to law enforcement tools.
2. Mobile Policing Apps - The trend of developing specialized mobile applications for police officers to improve efficiency in law enforcement tasks.
3. Remote Database Access - The trend of enabling officers to remotely access criminal databases for real-time information and faster decision-making.
Industry Implications
1. Law Enforcement Technology - Law enforcement technology industry can provide innovative solutions to equip police officers with specialized smartphones and applications.
2. Mobile Device Manufacturing - Mobile device manufacturers can explore partnerships with law enforcement agencies to develop devices tailored for police officers.
3. Software Development - Software development industry can create customized mobile apps for law enforcement agencies to optimize their operations and address specific needs.