The Technical Services Unit is under the command of Sergeant Jeffrey Thieman. 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 Jan 7, 2009) |
| Automated Field Reporting | Bio-Key | Active testing phase. |
| In-Car Video Camera Upgrade | Product evaluation period. | New DP2 system pulled and returned to vendor. Evaluating systems from Kustom, L3 Mobile Vision, Vision Hawk, Coban, Digital Ally and ICop |
| 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 field-testing phase. |
| ALPRS | PIPS | One system operational; second on order |
| Surveillance Cameras | CelPlan Technologies | Design and Installation phase. |
Law Enforcement agencies with questions about any of these projects should contact Sgt. Jeffrey Thieman at 419-245-3112, or email at jeffrey.thieman@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 |
MVE (Motorola) |
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Desktop Computers |
Gateway E-4610D; Dell Optiplex 755 |
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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 Sgt. Jeffrey Thieman at 419-245-3112 or email at jeffrey.thieman@toledo.oh.gov