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Developed from the original PAWS application, widely in use in the UK Police Service, PAWS 4 introduced Barcodes as a means of speeding up the issue and return of police firearms and other specialist items at busy armouries. We are able to advise on appropriate fitting methods for barcode printied tape. We have also incorporated a rapid check system for the issuer to use to ensure that weapons are only going to officers who hold the appropriate authorisations. The impetus for this latest enhancement has come from a request from one of the most most active Firearms Units in the country.
PAWS 4 consists of four modules -
Comprehensive record for each Weapon Ammunition stocks and usage Spare parts recording Lodged weapons records.
Weapon Records
The header record :-
Type, maker, supplier, calibre, etc. Serial number, Force Weapon Number Location, Service Interval, Condition Code Aggregate rounds fired to date Defect flag
For each weapon there then builds up a series of event records over time:-
Each weapon can fitted with a Barcode tape - we supply barcode printers, tape andf barcode readers for use with PAWS 4.
Each AFO can also be identified by a Barcoded Authorisation or Warrant card,. To avoid the delay whilst waiting for paper to print or writing up a book, each AFO can ‘sign’ for their weapons, and acknowledge the Fitness Declaration, by use of their secret PIN.
The system keeps a record of the current duty Issuer, who will be logged as issuing out and receiving back each item, for audit purposes. When a weapon is returned the user may log it as defective, and it will be so flagged throughout the system until the defect is cleared. There is a warning if a weapon being issued is already flagged as defective.
There is a range of summary screens and reports available - including a full history of any weapon that may have been issued to a team involved in an incident.
Ammunition Stocks and Usage
Each type and batch of ammunition is recorded, with an automatic calculation of NEQ for the location. Issues, the purpose for which the ammunition will be used, and quantities returned are recorded for budget and audit purposes.
Spare Parts
Some inspections have required to see a record of spares that fall within the provisions of the Firearms Act. The stocks of such spares are adjusted as and when they are used in the course of weapon servicing.
Lodged Weapons
At any time there may be a number of items in a police armoury that do not belong on the records of that force. Visitors may lodge weapons, items may be held for examination by the armourer, or may have been seized or surrendered, or awaiting use as an exhibit. The software provides an audit trail for movements of such lodged weapons.
For further information about the use or purchase of PAWS 4 in the UK email us or phone 0845 124 9402 with details of your force and location - we only respond to approved Law Enforcement agencies. There is additional information available (which is not published here) about this specialist software.
You can download an audiovisual demo of PAWS, which takes you through all the main screens, with commentary on how they are used, from our AV Demos page
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