Press Release
San Diego Police Department Arms Officers with Smartphone Solution
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb 22, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Palm, Inc. (Nasdaq:PALM) today announced that the San Diego Police Department (SDPD), a department serving one of the 10 most populated cities in the United States, has deployed Palm(R) Treo(TM) 700w smartphones throughout its workforce. SDPD's Treo smartphone solution puts more officers in the field, reduces time spent at subdivisions on desktop computers accessing information, lightens device load and keeps dispersed field officers connected. It's also an easy solution for the new technology department to maintain. The beaming feature lets technology officers load all the applications and complete setup in just three minutes.
"Treo smartphones are a welcome addition to our arsenal of technology solutions that help save us time and money," said Officer Sandi Lehan, information officer for the SDPD. "They offer many benefits to our field officers, including photo support, portable compact design and contact-management capabilities. Treo smartphones also provide officers with quick and easy one-handed access to important information, making it invaluable in the field."
The Treo smartphone solution serves as a reliable replacement to the current use of multiple, heavy, and sometimes outdated devices, such as pagers and cell phones. Select officers across SDPD's nine divisions now have increased access to critical information through three custom applications designed for the Treo 700w:
1. CalPhoto gives officers access to photos on file with the California Department of Justice.
2. eCAD is a multifaceted dispatching system that facilitates calls in the field and runs criminal records, plates and firearm registration to assist officers with a quick response to field situations.
3. Arjis Global Query 2 is an investigative tool that lets officers see extensive histories on people and vehicles, as well as cross-reference driver's licenses and view booking photos.
The ability to develop, securely host and run custom applications on Treo smartphones presents a unique opportunity for the SDPD IT department, as well as the customers they serve. Officers also use Treo smartphones for access to calendar (with court-date reminders), email, contacts and tasks as well as other Microsoft(R) Windows Mobile business tools, such as Word Mobile, Excel(R) Mobile and PowerPoint(R) Mobile, that come standard on the Treo 700w smartphone.(1)
"Palm offers technology solutions that help increase efficiencies throughout public agencies, whether they be emergency medical services, firefighters or law enforcement," said Tim Roper, vice president, U.S. region, for Palm, Inc. "The San Diego Police Department has taken the important step of investing in a critical technology solution -- the Treo smartphone -- which provides its officers the flexibility and mobility necessary to protect and serve the citizens of San Diego County."
More information about Palm's enterprise solutions is available at http://www.palm.com/solutions.
About the San Diego Police Department
More information about the San Diego Police Department can be found at www.sandiego.gov/police.
About Palm, Inc.
Palm, Inc., a leader in mobile computing, strives to put the power of computing in people's hands so they can access and share their most important information. The company's products for consumers, mobile professionals and businesses include Palm(R) Treo(TM) smartphones and Palm handheld computers, as well as software, services and accessories.
Palm products are sold through select Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels throughout the world, and at Palm Retail Stores and Palm online stores (http://www.palm.com/store).
More information about Palm, Inc. is available at http://www.palm.com.
(1) Within wireless service coverage area only. Availability and coverage depends upon carrier and the geographic scope of international roaming agreements. Email, messaging and web access requires data services from a mobile service provider at an additional cost.
Palm and Treo are among the trademarks or registered trademarks owned by or licensed to Palm, Inc. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.
SOURCE: Palm, Inc.
A&R Edelman for Palm, Inc.
Laura Taylor, 202-370-6188
Laura.Taylor@ar-edelman.com
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