Online Police Station is here!

Nickatilynx · 03-18-2005

'Virtual' police station on line

Other police forces are looking at the trial in south Wales
The UK's first 'virtual' police station is up and running, giving residents face-to-face access to a police officer 24 hours a day.
The video link connects a kiosk in the foyer at Mumbles police station to the control room five miles away in Swansea.

People can speak to - and see - police even when the station is unmanned.

South Wales Police said the pilot was an additional resource and would not replace officers in the seaside resort.

As well as reporting crime, the kiosk also allows people to give details of lost property or pets, e-mail their community officer, check appeal information and retrieve useful numbers.

The intra-web cam is being trialled over the next few months.

Chief Superintendent Mel Jehu said: "If the pilot is successful, similar kiosks will be placed at other stations in the force area."

He said the same number of police officers would still be on duty in Mumbles.

"This is a supporting police resource...an additional resource," he said.

"Mumbles is perfect because in the Summer it's a tourist venue, the station is easily accessible to everyone and it's an ideal place, which a large group of residents and visitors can use."

Supt Mark Mathias - in vision - answers the call five miles away

Police work from Mumbles 24 hours a day, but the station is not manned for all that time.

But the kiosk will also be monitored by CCTV, enabling police to respond in person if needed.

Mr Jehu said it was simple to use and people can be connected "within seconds".

'Cutting edge'

"Anyone who can use a computer will find they can easily use this."

Providers BT said it was the first time they had combined audio and visual links for use in a police station.

Garry Clark, from BT, said they were constantly developing the technology for use by the emergency services across the UK.

Other police forces were watching the experiment over the next few months carefully.

Chief Constable Barbara Wilding added: "I fully recognise thay many people find it difficult to attend a police station during office hours and find it inconvenient to travel to one of our larger stations."

"The initiative is part of a programme which will change that and enable the public to access a wider range of services through this cutting edge technology."

Almighty Colin · 03-18-2005

Reverse big brother.

Nickatilynx · 03-18-2005

See , I'm tempted to go onto there site and just rip into them...

Trev · 03-18-2005

So if we're watching them, watching us, watching them... who the hell is 'big brother'?

dokk · 03-18-2005

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Dravyk · 03-18-2005

Quote:

Originally posted by Nickatilynx@Mar 18 2005, 11:23 AM
The video link connects a kiosk in the foyer at Mumbles police station to the control room five miles away in Swansea.

"Mumbles". *snicker*

Nickatilynx · 03-18-2005

Tempting for me to actually get online and burn them

a.) they are welsh
b.) they are cops

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Nickatilynx Banned Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 15,115	'Virtual' police station on line Other police forces are looking at the trial in south Wales The UK's first 'virtual' police station is up and running, giving residents face-to-face access to a police officer 24 hours a day. The video link connects a kiosk in the foyer at Mumbles police station to the control room five miles away in Swansea. People can speak to - and see - police even when the station is unmanned. South Wales Police said the pilot was an additional resource and would not replace officers in the seaside resort. As well as reporting crime, the kiosk also allows people to give details of lost property or pets, e-mail their community officer, check appeal information and retrieve useful numbers. The intra-web cam is being trialled over the next few months. Chief Superintendent Mel Jehu said: "If the pilot is successful, similar kiosks will be placed at other stations in the force area." He said the same number of police officers would still be on duty in Mumbles. "This is a supporting police resource...an additional resource," he said. "Mumbles is perfect because in the Summer it's a tourist venue, the station is easily accessible to everyone and it's an ideal place, which a large group of residents and visitors can use." Supt Mark Mathias - in vision - answers the call five miles away Police work from Mumbles 24 hours a day, but the station is not manned for all that time. But the kiosk will also be monitored by CCTV, enabling police to respond in person if needed. Mr Jehu said it was simple to use and people can be connected "within seconds". 'Cutting edge' "Anyone who can use a computer will find they can easily use this." Providers BT said it was the first time they had combined audio and visual links for use in a police station. Garry Clark, from BT, said they were constantly developing the technology for use by the emergency services across the UK. Other police forces were watching the experiment over the next few months carefully. Chief Constable Barbara Wilding added: "I fully recognise thay many people find it difficult to attend a police station during office hours and find it inconvenient to travel to one of our larger stations." "The initiative is part of a programme which will change that and enable the public to access a wider range of services through this cutting edge technology."

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