Welsh police force gets mobile access to data

Dyfed-Powys Police in Wales has partnered with Airwave UK to implement Kelvin Connect’s Pronto electronic notebook and suite of policing applications to increase efficiencies and transform work on the front line.

Initially, officers will be provided with devices preloaded with applications that will give them remote and mobile access to all local and national back-end systems such as the Police National Computer (PNC) and the data management tool Experian QAS, as well as the force command and control and crime and intelligence systems.

“In addition to accessing vital back-end systems from the front line, where they can key in vital information at the point of need, officers are able to re-use information digitally for the full range of policing processes that will be available through the Pronto suite of applications,” says John Lewis, COO of Airwave UK. “Without the need to re-key information, officers are no longer forced to return to stations to complete paperwork. This alone will drastically increase effectiveness and officer visibility as there will be more officers out on the beat.”

“The introduction of mobile technology for officers is a key part of our ‘Public First’ program,” said Chief Constable of Dyfed-Powys Police Simon Prince. “The geography of the area we safeguard is one of our key challenges and making our services as accessible as possible, especially in our more rural communities, is a top priority.”

The program will be managed and delivered by Airwave UK’s wholly owned subsidiary, Kelvin Connect.