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In-Vehicle Routers for Public Safety: The ICR-3241 vs Sierra Wireless AirLink Gateway

Effective and reliable communication is essential to Law Enforcement & Public Safety Officers. Without it, first responders would be in danger of experiencing slower response times, making uninformed decisions, subjecting themselves to unnecessary risks, and even losing lives. Fortunately, in today’s day in age, we have better communication systems and more communication capabilities than ever before. However, this also means that there are a lot of tech options. How can you be sure you’re outfitting your department with the “right” technology?

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What Kind of Router is in my Patrol Car?

Unless you’re an IT professional, chances are you don’t pay a whole lot of attention to the specific technology you use on the regular. I know that I’ve never given much thought to the router currently keeping me connected or even the very laptop I am typing this article on. What about when it comes to the technology keeping your patrol vehicle equipment running?

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What is FirstNet™?

Learn more about the nationwide communications network built specifically for public safety and emergency responders. Following 9/11, the lack of connectivity & clear communication among first responders – especially during a large-scale emergency – became abundantly clear.

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Meet our Peeps: Julianne Pangal

Meet L-Tron Team Member, Julianne Pangal Today’s blog is going to be a little bit different than my normal blogs because I won’t be talking technology. Instead, I wanted to start a fun new series that I plan to continue over the coming months, and this series will be all about the people behind the …

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Havis PocketJet® Printer Mounts Part 2

In my previous blog, I presented three options from Havis for mounting the PocketJet® Printer in a patrol car. Two of these mounts, C-PM-101 and C-PM-109 hold both the PocketJet Printer and a roll of paper. For this reason alone, they comprise over 99% of the printer mounts sold. Choosing a printer mount is a …

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PocketJet® Printer Mounts from Havis Part 1

If you’re in Law Enforcement and on the hunt for a mobile printer, there are several factors to consider. If you’re looking for a printer that works well with mobile eCitation applications, I would have to say that the PocketJet® Printer from Brother Mobile Solutions is the most popular for the following reasons:   It’s …

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Small Tablet Computer for the ‘Other’ Patrol Vehicles

When most people think of a police vehicle, they think of the standard patrol car. You know, the type that made many of you slam on your brakes this morning on your way to work to prevent getting pulled over for speeding. Although the patrol car is the most popular, there are actually numerous types …

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The Modern Patrol Car: Tablet vs Laptop

It’s that time of year again. Just a few days until Thanksgiving and then the holiday shopping madness kicks into high gear. On Friday, ambitious shoppers all over the country will be looking for deals, trying to determine what to buy for their friends and family, and figuring out where to find the best products …

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