Maitland police will be equipped with mobile tablet devices to make it easier for them to issue on-the-spot fines, the state government has announced.
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The government will roll-out 72 devices across the state, with seven earmarked for Central Hunter local area command, 10 for Hunter Valley LAC and 28 for the Newcastle command.
The tablets will allow officers to issue fines electronically via email or text message rather than having to return to a police station.
Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Scot MacDonald said the tools would make a huge difference for regional policing.
“These devices simplify the process of issuing infringements so officers don’t have to return to the station meaning they spend more time out on the beat,” he said.
“It will be of particular benefit to officers in country areas who travel long distances to return to their station to complete administrative tasks.”
