A Giving Spirit

One of the best things about working for a company like L-Tron is the people I work with. Every month, our calendars quickly fill up with fun events, such as birthday celebrations, company BBQs, and local outings that break up the monotony of the work week. It seems like at least once every week or…

The Connection – The Serial Port: Part II

In our last blog, I discussed the world of the USB connection and a little bit of background on the various types of interfaces you may see. Moving forward, we take a look at one of the early types of connections but one still found commonly on printers and industrial computers, the Serial port. Disclaimer:…

Should Apple unlock its iOS for the FBI?

On February 9, 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice ordered Apple, Inc., to unlock the iPhone 5C used by one of the shooters in the attack that killed 14 people at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California, on December 2, 2015. Vital Information on an iPhone The FBI believes that Syed Farook’s phone—which…

6 Reasons to use Brother PocketJet 7 in Law Enforcement

You may have heard the news. Brother® has developed an updated mobile printer: the PocketJet® 7. While the PJ7 is certainly great for business on-the-go, there is another application for which it surpasses expectations. You guessed it, Law Enforcement! In the short time they’ve been available, we’ve already shipped so many of these printers out…

4 Benefits of Using Rugged Laptops on a Firetruck

Past Memories of a Fire Department Growing up as the daughter of a full-time firefighter, I was able to experience some pretty neat things that other kids my age did not experience, such as in-depth tours of the fire department and up-close looks at all of the equipment. Plus, there was the added excitement of watching…

Distracted Patrol: Walking the Technology Tightrope

Not too long ago, we were thrilled to sponsor a free webinar for the law enforcement community on Officer.com. The webinar was presented by Colonel Tim Alben of the Massachusetts State Police (retired) and Crisis/Emergency Management Training Specialist, Christopher Tarantino, MEP CMCP. As part of the marketing team, I am used to promoting the goods…

Understanding Paper Archivability for Electronic Citations

Merriam-Webster defines archivability as “capable of being archived.” They further define archive as “the material being preserved.” The understanding is that anything you archive can be kept for a long period of time. The term archivability, when used in terms of eCitations, refers to the ability of the paper the citation is printed on to…

What Makes the 4910LR Driver’s License Scanner so Special?

With over 10 years of experience in providing 2D barcode scanners for use in patrol vehicles, the 4910LR is our 3rd-generation driver’s license scanner, and each model has improved on the last. So what exactly makes the 4910LR stand out from the competition? Form Factor The durable, compact driver’s license reader is designed for patrol…