To implement a the new wireless data system, the Henrico County Police Department partnered with Unisys Corporation. To provide access to information resources, they selected a custom software application developed by Allinson-Ross. The Allinson-Ross application uses Nettech Systems' middleware to be able to access data over wireless networks. Now, control is in the officer's hands. Via the wireless connection, officers can run their own inquires, such as a driver's license or license plate numbers, and retrieve much more information than ever before.
Dispatch loves the new mobile system.
Once an inquiry is sent, the system cascades the request through a series of investigative databases, including the Virginia Crime Information Center, the Richmond wanted files, the Henrico County wanted files, the Interstate Identification Network and the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System. According to Middleton, the software application developed by Allinson-Ross is extremely user friendly, significantly diminishing the learning curve for officers. It has a number of touch screens that allow officers to easily navigate through their inquiries. It also incorporates messaging functions between dispatchers and patrol officers, and between vehicles. RFlin k was almost seamless to integrate into our application, saving us several months of development time had we developed this functionality on our own.