The Technical Services Unit is under the command of Lieutenant David Holt. The Unit is charged with supporting all technical aspects of the Toledo Police Department including, but not limited to: computers (desktop, laptop and in-car), computer networks, digital cameras, video cameras, and the Toledo Police Website.
Technical Services in involved in a number of large, ongoing projects:
| Project | Primary Vendor | Status (as of May 2008) |
| Automated Field Reporting | Bio-Key | Active testing phase. |
| In-Car Video Camera Upgrade- Digital | Motorola Video Enforcer and Integrian DP-2 Bender Communications | Replacement of analog units continues with acquisition of newest Motorola model, DP-2 |
| Wireless Broadband 802.11b/g Network Construction | Self construct / Cisco communication products | HotSpot configuration and testing. |
| Mobile Data Computers | GTSI (Panasonic CF-29 Toughbook) and Led Co (docking hardware); Motorola MW800; and MW810 | Configuration for 802.11 (b/g), CAD interface, and department intranet interface in progress. |
| ALPRS | RFP | Review of responses underway. |
| Surveillance Cameras | RFP | Review of responses underway. |
Law Enforcement agencies with questions about any of these projects should contact Lt. Dave Holt at 419-245-3112, or email at david.holt@toledo.oh.gov
Equipment Coordinated through Technical Services:
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Scientific Investigation Unit Cameras |
Nikon D70 |
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Patrol Unit Cameras |
Nikon CoolPic 3100 |
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Video Unit Cameras (primary) |
Canon XL-1 |
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Video Forensic and Video Editing Appliance |
AVID and Casablanca Solitaire |
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Photo Processing |
Kodak 8660 and 8500; Sony |
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Fixed Mobile Data Computers |
Motorola MW520, MW800, MW810 |
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Removable Mobile Data Computers |
Motorola ML900 and Panasonic CF-29 |
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In-Car Video Cameras |
Eagle Eye (analog); MVE (Motorola); DP2 (Integrian) |
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Desktop Computers |
Gateway E-4610 desktop; Gateway 450 ROG laptop |
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Wireless Communications 802.11 (b)(g) |
Cisco bridges; Hyperlink antennas, amplifiers, and hardware |
Law Enforcement agencies with questions about the performance of any of these items should contact Lt. Dave Holt at 419-245-3112 or email at david.holt@toledo.oh.gov