jack3726
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Wonder if other departments around the state are using this.
http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2005/10/4/121699.html
http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2005/10/4/121699.html
Bradenton PD, voice activation software
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Article published Sep 22, 2005
City budget includes $1.1M for upgrade of patrol-car computers
By Julia Glick
BRADENTON -- Police on patrol may soon be able to check a license plate, pull up a photo of the driver and learn his criminal record, all without taking their hands off the steering wheel.
New voice-activated software for patrol car computers will keep police on the streets instead of behind desks at the station, said Bradenton police Chief Michael Radzilowski.
The $1.1 million upgrade to obsolete police and fire department software is one of many items in the new city budget.
The City Council approved the $109.4 million final budget Wednesday night with more money for public works projects and new public safety equipment.
"It is a good budget. We have addressed all the needs," said Councilman Bemis Smith. "I don't think there is any fat in it."
The property tax rate remains constant at $4.75 for every $1,000 in taxable property. Increasing property values will add about $1 million to the city budget this year.
The budget grows 9.3 percent from the $100 million year-end budget for 2004-05. The new budget may increase with unanticipated grants and other money this year.
The budget allocates $22.9 million for capital improvements, a big increase from prior years. Projects include a new eastside water tower, flood control along 10th Avenue and completion of the judicial center parking garage.
Mayor Wayne Poston has outlined public safety as the No. 1 priority of city government.
In addition to the software upgrades, the fire department will get about $250,000 in breathing equipment and the police will receive new cars.
Police officer and firefighter pensions will cost the city about $900,000, part of the city's rising personnel costs.
City Hall employees will get a 4 percent pay increase.
"We keep hearing about the growth," said Councilwoman Marianne Barnebey. "We want to make sure that the residents that are here get the services they are used to. The garbage gets picked up, the toilets flush and you get a policeman when you need one."
City budget includes $1.1M for upgrade of patrol-car computers
By Julia Glick
BRADENTON -- Police on patrol may soon be able to check a license plate, pull up a photo of the driver and learn his criminal record, all without taking their hands off the steering wheel.
New voice-activated software for patrol car computers will keep police on the streets instead of behind desks at the station, said Bradenton police Chief Michael Radzilowski.
The $1.1 million upgrade to obsolete police and fire department software is one of many items in the new city budget.
The City Council approved the $109.4 million final budget Wednesday night with more money for public works projects and new public safety equipment.
"It is a good budget. We have addressed all the needs," said Councilman Bemis Smith. "I don't think there is any fat in it."
The property tax rate remains constant at $4.75 for every $1,000 in taxable property. Increasing property values will add about $1 million to the city budget this year.
The budget grows 9.3 percent from the $100 million year-end budget for 2004-05. The new budget may increase with unanticipated grants and other money this year.
The budget allocates $22.9 million for capital improvements, a big increase from prior years. Projects include a new eastside water tower, flood control along 10th Avenue and completion of the judicial center parking garage.
Mayor Wayne Poston has outlined public safety as the No. 1 priority of city government.
In addition to the software upgrades, the fire department will get about $250,000 in breathing equipment and the police will receive new cars.
Police officer and firefighter pensions will cost the city about $900,000, part of the city's rising personnel costs.
City Hall employees will get a 4 percent pay increase.
"We keep hearing about the growth," said Councilwoman Marianne Barnebey. "We want to make sure that the residents that are here get the services they are used to. The garbage gets picked up, the toilets flush and you get a policeman when you need one."
traperjeff
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That will be a fun toy for the pd....
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