File:New technology helps officers in the fight against crime

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Essex Police has started the role out of mobile data terminals to its officers. The specially toughened computers allow officers out on the beat to get direct access to all the information that would be available to them at the police station. This includes command and control systems, the Police National Computer and Automatic Number Plate Recognition. The system also allows access to live CCTV coverage across the county. Chief Inspector Paul Moor said the terminals gave officers all the information they needed at their immediate disposal and means officers can spend more time out of the office patrolling.