Police and Car-Mounted Laptops

By Allyson Westcot


The used of rugged computers and other technology in police cars has been demonstrated to be highly beneficial for lots of reasons. Police can get fast, up-to-date information to aid them in identifying suspects and vehicles immediately. They can run checks, find local info, look at search warrants, and be made aware of other isses quickly and easily.

Not all rugged systems are created equal, however. There are features to search for in this sort of technology that'll be used in a police automobile. One major consideration is a method to keep this technology that may help police officers from turning into a distraction that would cause problems.

A laptop computer that'll be mounted in the automobile should be carefully evaluated for its size. First, it may be ill-fitting in too-small a space, which may make it tricky to use. Second, it could take up too much space and leave too little for other technology that might be mandatory. Third, if it sticks out or makes a much more crowded space, it could get bumped and abused quite a lot because of that.

Mounting a PC in a police car may take some considered planning for it to be in the best position. It cannot be covering up anything like an airbag opening, in the event of a crash. If it is in the way of an airbag or perhaps just too close to one, it may stop the airbag from employing. Much worse, the released airbag could send the mounting hardware and/or the PC flying into somebody in the automobile, posing a very serious risk of injury or worse.

The placement of a laptop computer mounted in an automobile also should be in a place that it's easy for the officer to see without looking away from the road and the surroundings. A portable or tablet mounted so the top part of the screen is about level with the base of the windshield is perhaps the best position.




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