The Sacramento Police Department continues to be innovative with the use of technology in an effort to police our communities more efficiently. 

Today, we are excited to announce that we have joined other law enforcement agencies in the region in the use of Electronic Citation Devices (E-Cites). 

The department began a trial period in October of 2014 where selected officers began using the E-Cite devices.  To date, 245 devices have been deployed in field with the goal of outfitting every patrol officer this year.  The program was grant-funded and approved by City Council in 2013.  Currently, the Sacramento Police Department is one of few agencies in the Sacramento region with the ability to send citations electronically to the Traffic Division of the Sacramento Superior Court.

Electronic Citation Devices will give officers the ability to issue citations seamlessly while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of information.

Other benefits include:

·         Streamlining information – Citations will be sent promptly and processed electronically, allowing motorists timely access to case information on the Court’s website.

·         Electronic Fingerprint/Driver’s License Reader – Ability to capture DMV data.

·         System confirms the accuracy of information on the citation

·         Provides our department a means to review citations for future investigations or analysis

·         Increased efficiency

The Sacramento Police Department is committed to ensuring public safety and deterring crime.  Throughout the nation, most major metropolitan cities have begun utilizing the benefits of this technology.  As an organization, we are committed more than ever to “Making Sacramento the Safest Big City in California.”