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Report calls for handhelds for all police officers
News A report has suggested all police officers should have mobile computers on the beat, and said the government should pay for it.
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Hi-tech crime rates rise
News UK businesses lack confidence that government has enough resources to tackle crime rate.
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RSA Europe: Microsoft praises UK e-crime unit
News Microsoft chief security advisor and ex FBI-agent hails the new Police Central e-crime unit as a possible turning point in the battle against cyber criminals.
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Police get mobile fingerprint scanners
News Agency says scheme to check identities while mobile will save police time, but civil rights groups have called for a stop to plans until legal protections are established.
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IT proves its point as killer brought to justice
In-depth How an overnight upgrade to the HOLMES computing system helped Suffolk police manage the data necessary to catch Steve Wright after he murdered five women.
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London Underground police radio system goes live
News Digital radio system for the tube network is now fully operational, enabling police above and below ground to communicate, improving responsiveness.
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Emergency text service for deaf expands
News The 80999 service is being expanded to cover more people in the South West of England.
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Sussex Police automates buying
News New e-procurement software is planned to automate and streamline the force’s purchasing and integrate with existing SAP systems.
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London crime map goes live
News The beta of the Met Police crime map mashup has gone live, and Southwark doesn’t look good.
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Robocops a reality by 2084?
News A researcher has said robotic policemen will hit the streets within the next 75 years.
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Public Sector Roundup: Policing tech
News New content management systems for Yorkshire police, while Cable & Wireless pen deal to equip police on patrol.
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Home Office announces interactive crime maps for every
News New online maps will let people check and compare crime month-by-month in their area.
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