EVERY officer at a North-East police force has been issued with a smart phone so they can record crime reports while on patrol.
Northumbria Police has equipped all officers with a “phablet” so they can record crimes at the scene, rather than return to the station to complete the paperwork.
The £1.8 million scheme was announced last year and the gadgets have now been issued to officers.
Superintendent John Bent said: “Policing in this country has changed dramatically in recent years but we know that above anything else people want their local police force to be around when they really need them.
“This investment ensures that our officers have the best access to mobile technology allowing them to keep pace with the policing demands of the 21st Century.
“It allows officers to be visible and accessible in our communities without the need to return to their stations”.
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