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Award recognizes police use of new vehicles of technology continued from p.1 of Halton police who do the work, which has resulted in our profile being showcased internationally. Technology and innovation are an important vehicle for our staff to do their jobs better. Good equipment, good information, improved decision-making allows us to police better, and thereby improves community safety. Our vision is to be the leader in community safety and policing excellence and I'm proud to see this being achieved." Some work Halton police have championed includes LTE mobile workstations in each vehicle; police apps in iTunes/Google, testing smart mobile devices for officers to conduct electronic note-taking in the field and piloting of in-car cameras. Halton police also established a Police Analytics Unit, which gained international recognition. "There are many elements to improved community safety and well-being. Technology and innovation are critical components of this equation and cannot be overlooked," said Halton Regional Police Chief Stephen Tanner in a press release. "The success of policing, and keeping Halton safe, is rooted in our ability to enhance our services to help officers and civilians on the frontline, support staff, police management and its leaders. We have made a purposeful decision to seek opportunities to enhance our staff's decision-making through innovative initiatives and technology. It is the work of our frontline staff that makes Halton such a great community." The Association of Black Law Enforcers (ABLE), a non-profit organization formed in 1992 to address the needs and concerns of black and other racial minorities in law enforcement, congratulated Duraiappah and Halton police on the award and noted it is significant a blackfocused, U.S.-based executive law enforcement organization selected a Canadian police service for recognition. NOBLE is the largest association of black law enforcement officers and spans police agencies across America. Its annual training conference attracts leaders from law enforcement, government, education, civic and entertainment industries. More than 2,000 attendees will participate in training workshops, youth leadership training, business meetings, regional caucuses, plenaries, community outreach, and award celebrations. 9 | Friday, July 22, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Halton police Deputy Chief Nishan Duraiappah (left) accepts the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) Technology Champion of the Year Award.| photo courtesy Halton Regional Police Have you had enough of the Leaf Blowers? Complete our one question survey at www.LetsRake.com We invite Oakville to Experience the Ultimate in Comfort!