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eWarrants are the most advanced and secure means for submitting court-ordered search or arrest warrants to an online system for review and approval. This technology allows law enforcement officers to submit the warrants in their squad cars or at home, and is accessible for a judge to review and respond from anywhere. This enables an officer to act as soon as probable cause exists, reducing the risk that suspects will be tipped off and flee.
It also reduces unplanned overtime for officers who are currently spending their time processing paper and submitting warrants to the courts. The cost of the eWarrants solution is quickly recouped by saving thousands of hours, and even days, of officer work each year.
The eWarrants system is being used by the Meigs County Prosecutor’s Office and Champaign County Common Pleas Court, but will eventually be available to all agencies across the state. It is free to use for law enforcement and courts, and can be integrated with most record management vendor systems.
Currently, Illinois drivers who refuse to take a breathalyzer test face a maximum penalty of losing their license for one year if they are found to be driving under the influence. Authorities believe that by using e-warrants for blood tests, they will be able to catch repeat offenders who are trying to outsmart the law.
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As a result, warrants are traded over the counter and are more often than not traded on a secondary market. They can be used for leverage, hedging against downside risk or exploiting arbitrage opportunities.
In addition to the eWarrants system, the department uses a mobile app called “Move to Arrest” which gives officers the ability to electronically request the services of an officer to transport a suspect. This saves the department valuable resources and a great deal of time for dispatchers and commanders.
The app also lets an officer know if the service has been completed or if there are any problems with the request, so the appropriate people can be contacted. This feature also ensures that the defendant is arrested within the appropriate jurisdiction.
The eWarrants system is managed by a dynamic team of professionals at FusionStak, the company that created the first electronic warrant in 2007. Under their leadership, the company has grown to become the leader in the industry. The team combines deep experience and passion for public safety to bring an innovative, robust and affordable solution to law enforcement.
