Introduction

Mobile information solutions can enable public safety professionals to maximise the time they spend off site and make informed decisions quickly. It can also be used to allocate tasks, send users’ information, receive status messages, as well as establish the precise location of vehicles and mobilise them. 

Airwave's mobile information solutions can enable:

Electronic forms

There’s no need for your workers to return to base to file reports. They will be able to do so while out and about using standard electronic forms that replicate the paper originals

Database access

Your teams will have direct access to a wide variety of information sources and databases . The added value of providing database access is that it will effectively reduce the pressure on their support colleagues

Tasking

You will be able to save time and increase administrative efficiency by sending routine instructions to your workers electronically (e.g. daily briefings and special assignments). You will also be able to send incident details and other relevant background information to your workers, and they will be able to send you pre-configured status messages by return (e.g. ‘en route’, ‘arrived at scene’, ‘at court’).

Location information

You will be able to pinpoint the location of vehicles, know their status, mobilise them and track their progress.

Email access

Your workers will be able to access their email securely wherever they are.

If you're already using or are about to use Airwave for your voice communications it makes sound business sense to use it for your mobile information requirements too, as you'll effectively be maximising the value of your investment in the service.  Furthermore, as Airwave is a private network, dedicated solely to the emergency services and other DTI-accredited Public Safety sector customers, it's entirely separate from (and therefore totally protected from) major spikes in civilian communications traffic. 

Airwave is also an inherently resilient service (ie.vital network components are duplicated and spare capacity is available).  Furthermore, you get guaranteed geographical coverage and guaranteed service levels in terms of availability and responsiveness. 

You will also get high security, criminals and others will not be able to use scanners to intercept your communications, as all Airwave transmissions are encrypted.