NEWS

Technology has immensely changed in public safety in the last few decades. New technologies are helping to improve the responsiveness and efficiency of police officers, and enabling them to better protect the public's safety. 

This inforgraphic highlights these key technological trends – the "Then and Now" of the in-vehicle technologies that are transforming our mobile police forces.

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Boston, MA May 31, 2017 – Each May members of the law enforcement community from across the country travel to Washington, D.C. to mark National Police Week. One highlight of the week for those making the trip from the New England region is the reception hosted by the Friends of New England's Finest (FONEF) and chaired by O'Neill and Associates CEO Thomas P. O'Neill III. FONEF began hosting the reception in 2013 to thank the officers who had so bravely protected our loved ones during the Patriot's Day bombing and horrible aftermath. Now an annual event, we take the time to honor the fallen as well as thank the men and women who continue to serve in these trying times. Every year the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund adds the names of heroes to its memorial and holds a candlelight vigil to honor those men and women. You can find out about every officer on the memorial at nleomf.org.

FONEF and O'Neill and Associates are very grateful for the generosity of lead sponsor TransCOR Information Technologies. TransCOR has been a strong supporter of law enforcement for years and a sponsor since the first FONEF reception. We especially thank TransCOR President Tom Haywood, Bob Ducasse and the entire TransCOR team. FONEF also appreciates event co-sponsor Panasonic's generosity and support for law enforcement as well as co-sponsor Bertucci's for its support of this reception and several other law enforcement endeavors throughout the year.

Challenge

The cities of Trinidad and Canon, Colorado, were looking

to equip their police departments with rugged mobile

computers, but as small public sector agencies, they

weren't confident that their budget supported their goal

to purchase and outfit first responders with new devices.

Solution

Working with officials at Trinidad and Canon City, Panasonic

helped both agencies coordinate with the Grants Office to

identify and apply for federal grant money that could cover

the cost of new Toughbook laptops and tablets.

Result

Both Canon City and Trinidad were able to purchase

and deploy more Toughbook computers than originally

budgeted for due to the grant money they received,

allowing them to move forward with their mobile

technology projects.