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COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH

NCJ Number
39580
Journal
Law and Order Volume: 25 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1977) Pages: 32-36
Author(s)
J J WATERFIELD
Date Published
1977
Length
5 pages
Annotation
VIRGINIA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) SYSTEM IS CREDITED BY CITY OFFICIALS FOR INCREASING THE ACCURACY, SPEED, AND SECURITY OF COMMUNICATION.
Abstract
EXISTING VHF TWO-WAY RADIOS PROVIDED THE FOUNDATION FOR THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. IN ADDITION, THE SYSTEM LOGS VEHICLE STATUS, GIVES OFFICERS THE ABILITY TO DIRECTLY CONTACT CRIME INFORMATION CENTERS, AND PROVIDES EFFICIENCY RECORDS FOR MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS....TWH