The NYPD's New Apple iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Handsets: A Game-Changer for Patrol Cops

On Tuesday, February 6th, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) began handing out new Apple iPhone 7 and 7 plus handsets to its officers. This move marks a significant shift in the department's communication tools, as the iPhones are replacing an aging fleet of Nokia Windows phones. The NYPD has distributed approximately 36,000 handsets to its men and women on the beat.

According to sources within the department, the changeover is getting high marks from officers and their superiors alike. One officer described the iPhone as "the ultimate tool" for patrol cops, highlighting its potential to enhance communication, documentation, and overall productivity. With their new iPhones, police will be able to take photos and videos on the scene, communicate with citizens, headquarters, and fellow officers in real-time, and even access a wealth of information at their fingertips.

The NYPD officials have already reported a notable decrease in response times by officers using the new phones. This improvement is likely due to several factors, including reduced time spent searching for information or communicating with dispatchers, as well as enhanced situational awareness provided by the iPhones' advanced features and capabilities.

Now, we can't help but wonder: what kind of iPhone cases are police officers using? While this may seem like a trivial matter, it highlights the broader issue of smartphone distractions. Smartphones can be notoriously distracting, especially when used in high-pressure situations or while driving. As we all know, smartphones have become an integral part of modern life, but their addictive nature can lead to decreased attention and increased risk-taking behavior.

Speaking of which, France is taking a bold stance against smartphone use while driving. A recent law has been enacted that prohibits holding or using a phone while operating a vehicle, even if it's stationary. The only exceptions are designated "phone OK" parking spots, where drivers can chat or text to their heart's content, and in the event of an accident, when they need to provide information to authorities. Interestingly, French drivers have long been notorious for their enthusiastic driving habits, which have led to a recent decline in rural speed limits.

However, this new law may not significantly impact driving behaviors, given the widespread prevalence of smartphone addiction among French drivers. In fact, officials are now eyeing future bans on petrol vehicles in major cities as a potential solution to reduce emissions and improve air quality. This move aligns with the broader trend of governments worldwide adopting stricter regulations aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of transportation.

In other news related to electric vehicles, Porsche has doubled down on its commitment to electrification and hybridization. The company initially pledged to invest several billion dollars in these initiatives, but now plans to spend even more – over $7 billion – to convert its iconic sports cars to eco-friendly models. This significant investment will be reflected in the production of the Mission E, a concept car that is reportedly on track for a 2019 launch.

The Mission E boasts impressive specs, including nearly 700 horsepower and over 300 miles of range in top trim. One notable feature set this car apart from its competitors: the ability to recharge to 80 percent in just 15 minutes. This is significantly faster than many other electric vehicles on the market, making it an attractive option for drivers who prioritize convenience and performance.

When can you expect to see the Mission E hit production lines? According to Porsche's plans, this will happen soon – but don't hold your breath for an exact timeline just yet. Meanwhile, fans of eco-friendly transportation and high-performance driving will have to wait a bit longer for their chance to experience the thrilling ride that is the Mission E.

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on Porsches plans and for all the rest of today's news including a wrap-up of today's spacex falcon heavy launch head on over to Digital Trends don't forget to stop by our facebook page and youtube channel as well thanks for watching we'll see you tomorrowused to be police officers relied on training intuition some contacts in the underworld and their partner to take that bite out of crime but in New York City they just got a new tool Apple iPhones it's Tuesday February 6th and welcome to DT daily that's right the NYPD is handing out iPhone 7 and 7 plus handsets to the men and women on the beat to the tune of about 36,000 handsets the iPhones are replacing an aging fleet of Nokia Windows phones so far the changeover is getting high marks from officers and their superiors one officer said it was the ultimate tool to have as a patrol cop police will use the phones to take photos and video and of course communicate with each other citizens and headquarters NYPD officials say they've already seen a 14% drop in response times by officers using the new phones we just want to know what kind of iPhone cases the cops are using speaking of smart phones they can be distracting as we all know but that's an especially big problem while driving and France is having none of it or at least less of it a French publication reports that new laws stipulate that it's now illegal to hold or use your phone while driving or even while you're just in the car even if it's stopped it's only legal to chat or text while in specific designated phone ok parking spots or if you've just been in a crash ironically French drivers are fairly notorious for their enthusiastic driving and a recent rise in accident rates after alone decline has officials eyeing the ever addicting cell phone as a possible cause a recent drop in rural speed limits has already made drivers angry and this probably won't help much get caught driving while phoning in France that'll be 135 euros please or about a hundred and sixty six dollars Saturday still think driving electric is a distance Treehugger dream Porsche apparently disagrees after initially pledging to sink several billion dollars into the electrification and hybridization of their iconic sports cars thus to card based automaker has now literally doubled down on that pledge and says it'll drop well over 7 billion dollars on the conversion strategy why many euro governments are now eyeing future bans on petrol vehicles in major cities the super cool mission eat concept car will be a key player and it's getting closer to production finalization even though you know it's a concept car but the e could be the signature model in Porsches fast growing electric stable of cool electric cars the mission a is reportedly on track for a 2019 production launch with nearly 700 horsepower on tap and over 300 miles of range in top trim oh and it seats four just like Tesla's upcoming Roadster refresh but one big advantage the e may have the ability to recharge to 80 percent in just 15 minutes which is quite a bit faster than a Tesla hey we can kill 15 minutes on Facebook without even thinking about it so much for that range in charging time problem hit the link for more on Porsches plans and for all the rest of today's news including a wrap-up of today's spacex falcon heavy launch head on over to Digital Trends don't forget to stop by our facebook page and youtube channel as well thanks for watching we'll see you tomorrow\n"