Technology Advancements

CLOUD BASED RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Launched and implemented a new web based, cloud hosted police records management system, Mark43 RMS, to advance the department’s report writing, state and federal crime reporting, public records request and strategic analysis capabilities to 21st Century Policing standards.

CODE COMPLIANCE SOFTWARE

Launched and implemented GOV-EASY, a web-based cloud hosted Code Compliance application which code officers utilize in the field to generate citations, reports and build magistrate packets. This new application is specifically designed for Code Enforcement use and is utilized by numerous Broward agencies. InkForce / Gov-Easy will streamline the Code Enforcement reporting process and create automation that to date has not been available to the Code officers. This also include a public portal so residents can review code violations and concerns in their neighborhoods.

COLLECTIVE QUARTERMASTER

Implement the Collective Quartermaster Law Enforcement asset tracking system to enhance the capabilities of the police department quartermaster personnel to track asset life cycle and issuance.

DIGITAL RADIO UPGRADE

Began year 1 of the P25 800mhz digital radio standard for the entire fleet of Motorola APX police department radios to future proof the capabilities of the department and add enhanced capabilities such as: radio GPS location, Wi-Fi over the air programming, clearer 2-way audio communication, and allow for future integrations with other police department technology systems.

GUNSHOT DETECTION SYSTEM

Gun Shot Detection Technology is an acoustic surveillance technology that incorporates audio sensors to detect, locate and alert police agencies of gunfire incidents in Realtime. This technology quickly notifies police of gunshot crimes in progress with real-time data delivered to dispatch centers, patrol cars and smartphones

TRAINING SOFTWARE

Purchased LEFTA system a web-based software program that allows agencies to create, store and access their sworn and civilian employee training records in one single, comprehensive application. This proven system also allows for documenting and tracking the field training of police officers.

HISTORIC MIRAMAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX

The new LEED certified facility incorporated new equipment that is utilized to assist with processing complex crime scenes.

DNA M-VAC FORENSIC VACUUM

This advanced instrument is used to process crime scenes for touch DNA. The M-Vac is much more sensitive and can collect more DNA than cotton tipped swabs. Use of this forensic tool helps to solve more crimes and has a higher success rate in DNA collection than the swabbing method. The DNA M-VAC is also utilized to extract the DNA when spinning spent casings from shooting scenes.

ALTERNATIVE LIGHT SOURCE ROFLIN POLILIGHT

This forensic light source is used in the CSI laboratory and portable enough to transport to crime scenes. Utilizing different wavelengths enhances evidence that is not visible under normal visible light. This equipment is used for the detection of bodily fluids.

VEHICLE PROCESSING BAY & LIFT

The secure air-conditioned processing bay is used to store the vehicle prior to obtaining a search warrant. This protects the vehicle from the elements and once a warrant is obtained, the vehicle is processed. The vehicle lift is utilized in traffic homicide investigations where trace evidence underneath the vehicle must be examined. The vehicle lift raises the vehicle to allow inspection underneath the vehicle. On stolen vehicle/altered VIN numbers, the vehicle lift is used to raise the vehicle to locate the hidden correct VIN number.

AIR SCIENCE DUAL EVIDENCE DRYING CABINET

This equipment is utilized for air drying wet evidence items prior to submitting into Property & Evidence. The large dual drying cabinet permits two different cases to be dried at the same time. This helps with the workflow and increases productivity.

AIR SCIENCE CYANOACRYLATE

This multi chamber processing cabinet is for processing evidence for latent fingerprints. The new heating and humidity controls permits faster and better-quality latent fingerprint processing.

IMAC 27”

This computer is used in the digital darkroom Photoshop to assist with editing videos and Photoshop latent images. The post processing of the Panoscan 360-degree crime scene scans are made on this iMac.

MANFROTTO PRO STUDIO

The new overhead Manfrotto Pro Studio rail system is utilized to mount studio flashes above the central examination room to assist with the photography of evidence. The studio flashes with soft boxes give a softer and better illumination for the forensic quality photographs taken by the Crime Scene Unit.