Police are testing pocket-size computers designed to give officers more time on the beat.
The technology allows officers to access vital information on the move -- saving time.
PC Simon Feist approves of the move Until now they had to radio in for the information.
The trial follows a report earlier this year, which revealed that police spent just over half their time on 'front line' work; the rest is spent doing administrative work.
Testing the gadget is Pc Simon Feist, of Oxford police. He said: "Without a doubt this is the best bit of kit that I have used in 12 years with the police service."
The computer, which also works as a mobile phone and a camera, allows police to access the voters' register, and Police National Computer (PNC). They can also respond to e-mails.
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