Panasonic Toughbook® laptops mounted in vehicles provide government and law enforcement personnel real time access to important information, including maps, GPS, criminal records, medical records and other files that can be crucial in responding to a disaster, assisting a patient or solving a crime. The rugged construction of Toughbook mobile computers assures a low failure rate for greater efficiency and a low total cost of ownership.
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Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department Case Study
Colorado's Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department relied on an outdated pen and paper transcription emergency call documentation system which resulted in lost time and data. A new solution was needed to increase efficiency, accuracy and provide better overall care to patients. The department outfitted its medic vehicles with fully-rugged Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computers loaded with ePCR software from High Plains Information Systems. This new solution allowed EMTs and paramedics to update detailed patient information in real time, saving approximately 20 minutes per emergency call while increasing the quality of their services.
When the Chula Vista Fire Department decided to deploy a wireless mobile computer solution that would link fire trucks to the communication center, it chose Panasonic Toughbook laptops. Toughbook mobile computers, with integrated mobile broadband, enabled crews to access updated maps, information on burning buildings, its fire prevention equipment and hydrant locations. The Toughbook mobile computers also provided firefighters with a fast way to know what other fire or paramedic units were responding to calls. Chula Vista Fire Department Captain David Albright was pleased that his department chose Toughbook mobile computers and stated that, "If we can cut minutes off our response times and get to the situations or incidents in a safer, faster manner and the correct location immediately, we are obviously going to be more helpful to the people."
Federal Way Fire Department, Federal Way, Washington
The Federal Way Fire Department in Washington needed to cut costs. As with many other organizations, Federal Way’s rising costs were associated with their call center. In order to cut costs, the decision was made to outsource to a large provider which helped them save money, but resulted in slower dispatch times.
The Federal Way Fire Department cut response times from 75 seconds to less than 45 seconds by installing wireless, rugged Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers with two-way radio modems in all of the department's fire trucks. Due to this tremendous success, the department plans to extend its mobile computing solutions to provide firefighters with access to mission-critical information, such as building profiles and schematics in real time. This could help save more lives and property by quickly locating hazardous chemicals and the shut-offs to power and gas lines.
Alabama's Highway Patrol Accident Investigation Unit needed rugged mobile PCs that could survive the rough environments of crash sites and junkyards. The department was experiencing a high PC failure rate, leading to extensive downtime. Additionally, investigators were having difficultly reading computer screens in direct sunlight. Based on successful in-field tests, the Highway Patrol chose Panasonic Toughbook laptops. They proved to be the most rugged and durable, and their high nit screen was readable in even the brightest outdoor conditions.
Located in Southwest Florida, Lee County Sheriff's Office needed a mobile computer that could: stand up to the rigors of law enforcement; equip the Marine unit fleet; and deliver reliable wireless solutions to the field. Panasonic Toughbook was the only mobile computer that proved rugged enough on land and water, functioning flawlessly through drop tests and exposure to South Florida's humidity, heat, sun, wind and rain. In addition, Panasonic Toughbook wireless technology has enabled Lee County officers in the field to instantly access information from a crime data bank. This has been a powerful tool in apprehending criminals.
After repeated communication-system failures that eventually led to an officer fatality, the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP)
realized their officers needed communications technology that could keep them continuously connected. The MSHP ran a two-month test
in which 18 officers were issued rugged Toughbook laptops
while 14 others relied exclusively on two-way radios. The officers using radios had up to a 5-minute wait when trying to get an
available frequency. Officers using the laptops had no wait and were able to retrieve background information within seconds. The MSHP
chose the Panasonic Toughbook mobile computing solution. In addition to cutting critical communications time from minutes to seconds
advantage that could save time and lives—the Toughbook units are built with magnesium alloy cases, shock-mounted hard drives
and spill-resistant features designed to withstand moisture, drops and vibrations that officers face out in the field.
Swift and accurate identification, even when suspects are not carrying identification, is paramount in today’s law enforcement environment. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department required a wireless solution that allowed officers to quickly view and share suspect images and fingerprints. Panasonic’s wireless mobile computing solution was the answer. It provided instant access to a crime databank enabling officers in the field to identify criminals and book them on the spot.
St. Petersburg Police Department Case Study
Florida's St. Petersburg police department was experiencing significant performance and durability problems with its commercial-grade laptops. Needing a more rugged computer and a robust wireless solution, the Department turned to Panasonic Toughbook computers. Throughout the driving wind and rain conditions of hurricane season, Toughbook mobile computers performed flawlessly, enabling St. Petersburg police officers to focus on their first priority — protecting citizens and ensuring a safe community.
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