Police officers across the U.S. are purchasing Virtual Partner to give a helping hand to improve efficiency, safety, and productivity.  This innovative software program was “Built by Cops, for cops.” Thus, Advanced Public Safety was formed and has established itself as a leading software developer for the public safety industry.

"Now they have all the information before they ever pull them over," Delray Beach, FL police Maj. Will McCollom said.

Virtual Partner is being used in several applications including QuickVoice, QuickTicket, and PocketCitation.  Police departments do NOT have to replace their current software.  Virtual Partner enhances a police department's existing technology by integrating with the department's current "mobile client" platform.

The use of mobile laptops placed in patrol cars have been instrumental in getting officers the information they need. Conversely, it can be dangerous to use while driving.

Virtual Partner eliminates that danger factor.  The program through QuickVoice analyzes the data returned via the existing mobile client and utilizes human voice to read critical information to the officer. Virtual Partner is able to inform an officer (in seconds) an individual's age, sex, race, vehicle registration, license status, criminal history, and more. 

Officers no longer have to look at the mobile computer screen to get the information they need. The important information is delivered quickly and accurately, enabling officers to focus their attention on the roadway and potentially dangerous suspects/situations.

In addition, it stores the information electronically and can automatically populate traffic citations, crash reports, and a variety of other police forms.  With the QuickTicket system, police officers are able to complete electronic traffic citations in under 30 seconds.

This application automatically populates the traffic offender’s information on the citation form using the data returned from NCIC (National Crime Information System) and motor vehicle queries, and/or the information provided on a driver’s license. Officers select the applicable violation from a drop-down menu and the appropriate statute number, fine and court information is automatically entered on the ticket. The ticket is printed directly on the agency’s current traffic citation form utilizing a high-impact mobile printer. If there are multiple citations during a traffic stop, a second ticket can be created in 10 seconds by simply selecting a different violation.

PocketCitation is a complete electronic ticketing system that enables officers to issue traffic citations utilizing a mobile handheld device.  This system scans the traffic violator’s drivers license information and automatically adds the appropriate information to the citation.  The officer can complete the citation by selecting from a series of drop down menus. In addition, the system will show the appropriate statute number, fine, and court information, along with a state issued citation number.  The citation is printed utilizing a wireless bluetooth connection to a thermal or laser-jet printer.

In the U.S., approximately 20 percent of all traffic citations are dismissed because of incorrect statute numbers or other administrative data errors.  This system will ensure the traffic citation is 100 percent correct.

“It’s an incredible piece of technology.  Every police officer should have it,” said Chief Thomas E. Ribel, Aventura, FL Police Department

Today, Advanced Public Safety products are being used in 100 law enforcement agencies in 23 states.

For more information, you may contact Tommy Lopez for Advanced Public Safety at 954.354.3000, Ext. 403 or by email at tommy@aps.us. Or vist www.aps.us.