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Article: Laptop computers: New technology for law enforcement

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FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
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February 1, 1996
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A fire breaks out at an abandoned warehouse. A few blocks away, two motorists collide at an intersection. Across town, a citizen calls police to complain about a neighbor's barking dog. Responding officers most likely will handle each incident relatively quickly, but more work lies ahead. After all, no job is finished until the paperwork is done.

Law enforcement officers would agree that they spend a large percentage of their time doing paperwork. In fact, they may feel that the inordinate amount of time spent writing arrest reports, depositions, accident reports, and similar documents leaves little time to accomplish any "real" police work.

Laptop computers can change how officers complete ...

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