MDT Software Project

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and units of local governments, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following purpose areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment and enforcement programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).

Riley County will use the 2009 local JAG funds to purchase software needed to operate Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) for the Riley County Police Department. Goals of the project include increased information flow to officers in the field, facilitation of a paperless reporting system, increased efficiency in response to citizen calls for service, and improved crime prevention effectiveness. The GPS capable MDT will provide data analysis and dissemination of critical information to officers who require immediate situation or individual background information. This system enables all users to view calls in real time, access maps and access critical safety information and intelligence.

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