MORE Humberside Police officers will have tablets to work from in future so they can spend more time on the beat.
It is thanks to a share of a £1.8 million grant.
Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Grove announced the investment in new technology for police officers and PCSOs.
This will be on top of the £1 million grant provided in February.
Frontline police officers and PCSOs are now being supplied with mobile wireless tablet devices.
The new technology allows them to access secure police systems and complete paperwork in a variety of locations, including the homes of victims of crime, speeding up and improving the service. Officers can spend up to two hours extra per shift on patrol when they had mobile technology available to them, instead of returning to a police station.
Mr Grove said: 'The public constantly tell us they want to see officers out on patrol in their communities but there will always be administrative duties they need to carry out. 'At present our officers are constantly pulled back into police stations as our IT is static and outdated.'
He added: 'The average person in the street has more information on the Smartphone in their pocket than a police officer carries. 'Not only will the new technology bring us into the 21st Century but more importantly will increase the visibility of our officers at a time of reducing staff numbers.'
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