Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) Consortium
MDT System Task Force Agreement
The Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) is one of the most valuable and important tools available to the law enforcement officer today. It has increased officer effectiveness by providing easier access to remote database files, which in turn results in improved officer safety and enhanced communications capabilities. Information regarding stolen vehicles, wanted persons, missing persons and other important data is available to patrol and detective units in a very short period of time. Even photos or “mug shots” of a wanted individual may be transmitted electronically.
The MDT has also significantly reduced "voice radio" congestion by eliminating the need for officers to call in initial information regarding vehicles or suspects during the initial phase of a "stop" or field investigation. Additionally, pertinent data such as case numbers, times, and other information needed by officers to complete paperwork in the field such as accident reports, lost/stolen property reports, etc. can now be transmitted via the MDT.
The Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) Consortium began as a user group comprised of the Montana Highway Patrol, Montana Dept.of Transportation and municipal/county law enforcement representatives from Butte-Silver Bow, Cascade, Custer, Gallatin, Lewis and Clark, and Yellowstone Counties. The purpose of the group was to enhance opportunities for law enforcement and other public safety agencies to access and utilize wireless mobile data systems. The group has expanded access to MDT technology via COPS grant recommendations and wireless licenses.
2012 MDT MEETINGS
Thurs., March 15, 2012 - Meeting cancelled
Thurs., Feb. 16, 2012, 10:00 am - noon; Gallatin County Detention Facility, 611 South 16th Ave., Bozeman
2011 MDT MEETINGS
Thurs., May 26, 2011, 10:00 am - noon; Wingate, 2007 North Oakes St., Helena
Thurs., March 23, 2011, 10:00 am - noon; EOR/SAR Bldg., Fairgrounds,219 Tamarack, Bozeman
Thurs., Feb. 17, 2011, 10:00 am - noon; Detention Facility, 3165 King Ave East, Billings
Thurs., Jan. 6, 2011, 10:00 am - noon; Gallatin Co. EOR/SAR Bldg., Fairgrounds, 219 Tamarack, Bozeman
2010
- Nov. 30, 2010 Minutes
- Oct. 21, 2010 Minutes
- Sept. 16, 2010 Minutes
- August 5, 2010 Minutes
- June 16, 2010 Minutes
- March 31, 2010 Minutes
- Feb 5, 2010 Minutes
2009
2008
- December 11, 2008
- October 30, 2008
- Sept. 29, 2008
- June 16, 2008
- April 21, 2008
- March 27, 2008
- February 28, 2008
2007
2006
2005
2004