by Wendy Mills
photo by Scott Barstow
published Feb 23, 2005

The Geneseo Police Department is turning to wireless technology so that officers can spend more time on patrol and less time doing paperwork.

Some of the patrol cars are now equipped with wireless broadband network. The system allows officers to access police records, programs, files and mug shots directly from their laptops.

It will increase the efficiency of the project. In the future Geneseo hopes the investment allows village business to also use the wireless network.

the Geneseo Police Department covers about three square miles. The department employs six fll-time officers.