Across the United States, millions of traffic, health code, environmental and building code citations are issued each year. Using Toughbook® rugged laptops and specialized software, government agencies can streamline the entire process of issuing and tracking citations with greater speed and accuracy.
All fires require investigation to determine cause and to learn how to prevent future fires. And for suspicious fires, they must be more closely investigated to determine possible arson, insurance fraud, fire code violations or other illegal activity. A fire investigator's work may involve many interviews with fire and EMS first responders, property owners, tenants and other witnesses. They need to review insurance policies and do detective work in search of potential motives for arson. They also need to inspect the fire scene—often a dangerous place—and conduct detailed forensic work to determine if there is evidence of accelerants or criminal activity. The investigator’s job requires indisputably accurate recordkeeping to assure proper handling of materials and evidence that may need to be presented in court.
Panasonic Toughbook laptops are superbly suited to the work of fire investigators. Daylight viewable touchscreens and specialized software enable fire investigators to access and collect information from many sources, and organize it into evidence. Integrated mobile broadband capabilities enable the investigator to wirelessly transfer evidence to law enforcement agencies, the court system and insurance companies. The rugged construction of Toughbook mobile computers means they can take the heat and everything else they might face during a challenging fire investigation.
Frequent and thorough inspections are vital to the safety of construction crews and the people who will eventually occupy finished buildings. Yet, the resources of many building code enforcement departments are stretched to the limits, challenging their ability to conduct inspections that could help reduce construction accidents or building disasters. Many code enforcement offices still rely on paper forms to complete inspections– an outdated process that is laborious and error-prone.
Panasonic Toughbook® laptops are built to take the drops, mud, dust, rain and extreme temperatures often associated with construction sites. Panasonic and its software partners streamline the entire inspection process by enabling inspectors to use electronic data entry and wireless connectivity. With wireless remote access, inspectors can collect and organize information on their Toughbook mobile computer while still at the construction site. Electronic data entry allows inspectors to use pre-built checklists and forms to enter information simply by touching the screen. Once information from a site is gathered and organized, the inspector can transmit it wirelessly to the department’s main computer, eliminating the need to manually transfer information later, while also expediting the issuing of permits and variances. Together, electronic data entry and wireless connectivity save time while reducing labor costs and clerical errors.
Tens of millions of citations are issued each year. However, many officers still rely on the dated pen and paper method which is slow, inefficient and costly. Since paper citations must eventually be entered into a computer system, it creates duplication of work and leads to data entry errors.
To help manage the process with speed and accuracy, many law enforcement agencies rely on Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computers. The Toughbook solution incorporates a convertible handwriting tablet, eliminating the need for paper ticketing. For officers on motorcycles and bicycles, where space for a computer is at a premium, Panasonic offers an ultra-mobile PC solution. With both solutions, National Crime Information Center (NCIC) information can be accessed wirelessly, enabling the officer to check offender and vehicle history in real time. The wireless feature also allows citations to be uploaded to a central server, eliminating the need for data entry. The Toughbook computers incorporate daylight-viewable touchscreens for fast and easy data entry, and the rugged design allows them to be used in all weather conditions. When combined with a compact printer, the Toughbook solution eliminates the need for handwritten ticketing, while still remaining small and light enough for use on a bicycle.
Law enforcement officials are less productive when forced to rely on outmoded paper-based forms and records for conducting commercial truck inspections. Paper-based systems slow the issuing of citations, create endless paperwork, demand labor-intensive data entry and make accessing vehicle and driver records difficult. Today's law enforcement officials need a lightweight, rugged computer that can quickly access records, issue citations and transmit updates to the Department of Transportation (DOT) database.
The Panasonic Toughbook® solution for mobile carrier inspection utilizes integrated wireless LAN and mobile broadband. This enables officers performing commercial truck inspections to access and transmit information in real time to a database to determine if a violation or criminal activity is involved. Built with a magnesium alloy case, Toughbook computers are designed to withstand moisture, dust, drops, vibrations and liquids so it won't fail, even in the harshest outdoor conditions. The hi-resolution, daylight-viewable touchscreen lets officials quickly access and enter information, even in direct sunlight. When used with portable printers, citations can be issued and entered quickly into the system for easy tracking.
Code enforcement officials are constantly on the move, entering all kinds of neighborhoods, homes and buildings in every kind of weather—searching for violations and issuing citations. They may address situations as diverse as rodent infested homes, overcrowded apartments, illegally stored chemicals or propane tanks, or houses overrun by pets living in unsanitary conditions. Often code enforcement officials make surprise visits during late-night or early morning hours, and are not welcomed guests. Code enforcement officials need rugged computers that can withstand the wet, dusty, moldy, unsanitary and hostile situations they enter, and still be able to transmit data back to the department to speed the issuing of citations.
Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computers are perfectly suited to the demands of code enforcement officers. Toughbook laptops are built with a rugged magnesium alloy case that is moisture-, drop-, vibration- and pressure-resistant. Sealed ports and spill-resistant keyboards assure protection against rain, snow and other elements, so they won't fail even under the harshest conditions while visiting a site. Daylight-viewable touchscreen displays make data entry and look-up fast, easy and accurate. The Toughbook solution also includes integrated mobile broadband and Wi-Fi, enabling inspectors to access and transmit information between the field and the office in real time. With their sturdy construction, reliable connectivity and simple touchscreen data entry, Toughbook mobile computers are designed and built for the challenges of routine—and not so routine—code enforcement work.
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