The Saint Paul Police Department Technology Unit operates in conjunction with the city Office of Technology and communications (OTC) to develop and maintains all computer-oriented applications and equipment within the department.
Supervision:
The unit is under the supervision of the technology Commander. The employees assigned to technology are responsible for maintaining a working relationship with the City of Saint Paul Office of Technology and Communication (OTC), Ramsey County Emergency Operations Center (RCECC) and the State of Minnesota Criminal Justice Information System, all of which are integral parts of our overall departmental operation. The employees are also responsible for the personnel administration of the unit establishment of job priorities, the evaluation of computer-related hardware, requests for new programs, ongoing program and systems evaluation, appropriate application of all property/evidence of a data processing nature which is to be converted to department use, and overall maintenance of software and hardware.
Technology Unit Staff:
The technology unit staff is comprised of both sworn police personnel and civilian personnel. The unit is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and upgrading of computer systems, software, and hardware. The staff will work with outside vendors on design and development of software for department use. This includes the use of a backup system for department files. Staff will evaluate current operating systems, procedures, and equipment and make recommendations for the proper maintenance, replacement or upgrading of those systems and equipment. Staff will provide, arrange for, or work with Saint Paul Police Department staff to provide training on software and hardware on applications in use in the department. OTC staff will provide service desk services, a PC replacement
program, and maintenance of laptops, support for a wireless network for the Saint Paul Police Department, and contracted police departments.
Revised April 27, 2018
Last Edited: May 1, 2018