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Franklin County Sheriff's Office

I can basically do anything from my BlackBerry smartphone that an officer can do in a police cruiser. I can see what officers are on duty, run license plates and determine whether individuals are dangerous. – Detective Austin Francescone

Business Challenge

As the lead for several law enforcement agencies exploring the use of wireless technology, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was asked to find a mobile solution to help officers look up suspect warrants, license plates and driver’s licenses.

Solution

  • Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deployed PocketCop® on BlackBerry® smartphones
  • PocketCop is a wireless application from BIO-key® International that allows secure, over-the-air access to law enforcement and motor vehicle databases
  • About 30 BlackBerry smartphones with the application were provided to officers across several police departments and other law enforcement agencies

Results

  • Cost-effective solution on reliable network
  • More information in the field
  • Lightweight and manageable
  • Lightens the load on police radio systems and dispatchers
Industry Public Safety/Law Enforcement
Region Americas
Company Size Large organization – 900 employees
Type of Solution Industry Specific Application
Solution PocketCop by BIO-key International
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