Research & Development
The Research and Development
Unit consists of a manager and
six employees. The unit’s primary
responsibility is to plan, facilitate,
promote, and support technology
acquisition and technical services.
Additionally, the unit aids department
staff in short and long-term planning.
Such support is provided through
staff studies, statistical analysis, and
operational policy planning.
In 2018, the department
completed the deployment of body-
worn cameras. This included the
issuance of all equipment and training
components that were completed in
March of 2018. The digital evidence
management system for body-worn
cameras allows investigators the ability
to review video evidence and enhance
case investigation. The camera systems
were integrated into an officer’s
uniform with 617 systems currently in
use.
The unit acquired and deployed
235 replacement laptop mobile data
computers for marked units. These
systems are ruggedized laptops
that can withstand the elements and
everyday use. This program is on a
lease program so that laptops are
replaced on a regular interval to stay
ahead of cutting-edge computer
technology.
One of the largest projects last
year included the development and
testing of a mobile application for the
internal workforce. The mobile app
will afford employees the ability to
access current CAD data and other
resources to assist them with their job
functions. It is anticipated that the full
version of the mobile app will be rolled
out in Spring 2019.
Body-Worn Cameras
Issued and In-use
617
Mobile Data Computers
Replaced
235
Technology Projects
Managed
20
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