With the Ford S-Max and the Mercedes Vito, the Lippe police are modernizing their fleet of vehicles for patrol duty. The highly suitable and technically advanced vehicles are gradually replacing the BMW 3 Series. "I am particularly pleased for my employees in the patrol service that we are meeting the requirements of a modern and well-positioned police force with the purchase of these service vehicles," says head of authority Dr. Lehmann.
The requirements of the police officers were fully taken into account when selecting the new vehicles, which will be used by police authorities across the country. Prior to procurement, the vehicles were put through their paces in real-life operation in several authorities in NRW. The decision in favor of the Ford S-Max and Mercedes Vito was not only due to the large amount of space, but also the good equipment and excellent driving characteristics.
In addition to the new emergency vehicles, a total of 260 new smartphones were also introduced to the Lippe police force - more will follow in the coming months. The iPhone 8 smartphones will be used in operations in particular, for example in patrol, investigation and district services. For the most part, employees will receive the smartphones as personal equipment. "We hope that this modern equipment will enable us to exchange information much more quickly. In order to keep pace with the ever-increasing demands of everyday police work, it makes sense to integrate and use these technologies in the police force," explains Dr. Axel Lehmann.
The iPhones contain apps specially developed for the police that make police work more efficient. For example, a messenger makes it possible to quickly exchange information in a specific group or during an operation. Images, information and documents are encrypted, transmitted simultaneously and, above all, quickly to an appropriate group of employees.
Another smartphone application offers the option of scanning vehicle license plates or ID documents. This saves a significant amount of time in the day-to-day work of the police, as queries in police information systems can be made securely and quickly. Further apps with new functions will be added in the future. The head of the authority, Dr. Lehmann, concluded: "Thanks to state-of-the-art technology and equipment, the Lippe police will also be well equipped in the future to ensure the safety of the people of Lippe."