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2 impounded vehicle. In paper-based systems, there's always a dilemma as to where information should be stored and what file method will be used to retrieve a record. For example, should all vehicle records be in a vehicle record file or should vehicles involved in accidents be in an accident file? Regardless of where the vehicle record is stored, should the retrieval of information on a vehicle be based on the plate number; the owner's name; the description of the vehicle in terms of its make, model, color, year; or by the vehicle identification number? The records management system allows searches of vehicle information regardless of where the information is kept as part of the record system, and a vehicle can be located using any of those parameters listed, such as plate number, the owner's name, vehicle description or vehicle identification number. In Anoka County each of these three systems is essentially a separate standalone system, however, there is a communications interface between the computer-aided dispatch system and the mobile data communications system. This interface allows the transfer of event-related data to a law enforcement officer in a vehicle. It also allows the law enf9rcement officer in a vehicle to automatically update status and to make inquiries into state and federal databases without dispatcher involvement. At present there is no interface between the computer-aided dispatch system or the records management system, over which information from events may automatically be inserted into the appropriate records in the records management system, so that the information is captured and can be used to process ad hoc reports at a later date. In addition there is no way for personnel in the dispatch center, using the computer-aided dispatch system, to send automatic inquiries to the records system to determine if there is pertinent information related to an event stored. Presently an interface is being developed between the records management system and the mobile data communication system. 1.2 MOBILE DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 1.2.1 Uses for the Mobile Data Communication System The current uses for the mobile data communication system were outlined in Section 1.1 of this report. They include an interface to the computer-aided dispatch system and a provision for accessing data from the State of Minnesota, federal crime-related databases, and motor vehicle and driver license databases. Also mentioned is the current work underway to develop an interface between the new records management system and the mobile data devices in vehicles.