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<p>HAZLETON &#8212; City police have starting installing software in their cruisers that will make it easier and more efficient to file citations with district courts.</p><p>The department is adding TRACS E-Citation software in computer tablets in patrol vehicles with printers and bar code scanners under the direction of Patrol Lt. Anthony White. </p><p>Officers will be trained on the system designed to enhance their abilities to scan driver&#8217;s licenses, registrations and fill out citations electronically.</p><p>Eventually, police will be able to utilize the system to help with accident reports as well.</p><p>Chief Jerry Speziale also pointed out the new software can upload citations to a district court office, which saves police the time and cost involved in delivering paper citations.</p><p>In addition, Speziale said the department will step up speed and aggressive driving enforcement throughout the city with its new ENRADD system (Electronic Non-Radar Device), which is set to be delivered shortly.</p><p>Officers will be able to move and use the device on any Hazleton street.</p><p>&#8220;As we look at 21st-century policing, the new technology we added makes us more cost effective and efficient,&#8221; Speziale said. &#8220;The new technology will help with quality of life and will make our officers&#8217; jobs a lot easier.&#8221;</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Dan Stokes</p><p>dstokes@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Dan Stokes at 570-991-6389 or on Twitter @ByDanStokes</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Hazleton Police announce technology upgrades