The Santa Barbara Police Department existing operating system was not allowing timely or efficient technology upgrades or providing the needed functionality to mobile units in police vehicles and desktop systems. IT staff at the Santa Barbara Police Department utilize the remote management and automatic update capabilities of Microsoft Windows XP Professional to provide officers and civilian personnel with up-to-date information at the desktop and in mobile devices in department vehicles. The reliability and innovation of this platform is increasing staff productivity and bringing new functionality to police vehicles.
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