Technology within R.P.D.
The Reedsburg Police Department operates out of a newer building (completed 2003). The facility was designed to support police operations for 25 years.
Reedsburg Police Officers are assigned their own PC at a personal work station. This provides each officer with their own space to complete reports, maintain files, etc. High-speed internet access allows officers to find and retrieve information relevant to investigations and training.
RPD has its own 24-hour dispatch center providing instantaneous access to Wisconsin's TIME system.
Personal Equipment:
Each officer is initially issued all equipment necessary to perform their job, including uniform, duty belt, firearm, Motorola digital scanning radio, electronic control device (Taser), and digital camera.
Patrol Equipment:
The department uses black & white Ford Explorer patrol SUV's for their size and performance. Each patrol squad is equipped with a DVD recording system with wireless microphone, bi-directional radar unit, officer-protection cage with roll-bar and window bars, tire-deflation spike kit, first-aid kit, defibrillator, and Motorola scanning radio. Squads are also equipped with Panasonic Toughbook Mobile Data Browser. The department also participates in the Wisconsin DOT Badger TraCs System.
Investigative Equipment:
Officers have access to digital audio recorders for recording interviews. RPD has a dedicated Forensic Interview room for the recording of child interviews.