Prime MinisterGordon Brownannounced 10,000mobile computerswill be given to
police officers to cut down on the amount of time they spend on
paperwork.
The computers will be given to officers on patrol allowing them
to save time by filing reports online.
During his speech to delegates at the party conference in
Bournemouth, Brown said he hopes to strengthen police forces. He
said, "I can announce that we will provide hand held computers -
1,000 now, by next year 10,000 right across the country - cutting
paper work so that officers can log crimes on the spot, stay on the
beat and not waste time returning to the station to fill out
forms."
In addition, he mentioned the role technology will play in
reducing carbon emissions. "By investing in energy efficiency,
renewables, carbon capture, clean fuels and new
environmental technologies, I want Britain to lead in
carbon-free vehicles, carbon-free homes and carbon-free industry,"
he said. "And I want the new green technologies of the future to be
the source of British jobs in British businesses.
Brown also spoke of the problems the internet can bring for
young children. He said, "Like many parents I feel I am struggling
to set the boundaries so that children can be safe - and that is
why we have asked [TV psychologist] Dr Tanya Byron to look at how
families can make the most of the opportunities new technology
gives while doing our duty to protect children from harmful
material."