APD Annual Reports - 2019 Annual Report | Page 33

Last year, the unit oversaw an upgrade of the department’s Records Management System (RMS) that included additional features for the end users. RMS affords officers the ability to enter reports and manage cases. The unit oversees the electronic citation system, technical aspects of the website, and internal computer systems. The department has 234 mobile data computers installed in the field. As the City of Arlington transitioned website vendors, the unit assisted in the production on technical webpages and redesign of department pages. A new design of the homicide and crime search pages was completed. Citizens can search citywide or drill down to the neighborhood level on publicly available crime reports. One of the most widely accessed webpages is the Police Activity log that contains delayed active calls for service that are deemed publicly releasable. The unit oversees many other technical services that assist the department in operations. Unit personnel are comprised of a manager and six employees. Arlington, Texas Police Department | 33