The police of New Delhi are ready to come on board with the latest technology for their police vans. The GPS vehicle tracking devices are set to be installed in about four hundred of their vans. The vehicles are part of the central command group and make up a large part of the vans in the capital city. When there is a problem in the city of New Delhi the police want to be sure that they respond in the timeliest manner possible.
The new devices will link the police vans with the central command post. They will institute a mapping device that can be viewed on a screen at the centre. The map would be provided by the National Information Centre. The PCR vans would be equipped with wireless connections that will enable them to receive data from the command centre.
The use of the tracking device would allow the calls to be received and then find the best vehicle in terms of proximity to the call. This would cut down on travel time for the person needing help and cut down on the costs for the department. The time savings for all involved is not the only benefit though; the process would be entirely done through the system and this means no paperwork to be filled out. The electronic process records everything and this means fewer man hours will be necessary.
The process of updating the system is a welcome addition to the New Delhi police force and the rewards in getting to the scene quicker may save a life. The command centre will be able to track all the vehicles that are dispatched and will be able to update any information as it comes in. The most direct route will be seen on the map in the command centre and this can help if there is a traffic snarl in the van’s path.
