The detective arrives on scene, approaches the first witness, and doesn't pull out a notebook. Technology has brought significant improvements to how police departments and officers are able to carry out their duties of protecting the public. Advances in mobile technology and Internet technology provide a unique opportunity for law enforcement. Mobile devices and mobile communications will change the way law enforcement does its job. Mobile devices can help officers accurately document case information, will bring information to officers' fingertips, and allow for more effective and rapid communication within the department and with the public. In the above scenario, we have several options that the office could use to begin its investigation. Our officer began his investigation by taking out his department-issued tablet. There are hundreds of applications on the market today to help officers in the field. iCrime Fighter, by At-Scene, LLC, provides a mobile application for phones and tablets to document evidence for field cases. (At-Scene, LLC, 2014) This application uses FIPS compliant technology to capture case details such as photos of evidence, recorded statements, and officer-dictated notes, the office then transmits the entire case to the office or RMS or CAD systems. (SCULLIN, 2012) Another application for making officers' cases digital is Police Pad. It is not as complete as iCrime Fighter, but it offers officers the ability to document requests for service. The application also includes the ability to capture interviews, statements and send the information via email to other officials or the department. (Meacham, 2011) Technology can also streamline an officer's paperwork. The Redlands, California Police Department... at the heart of the paper... within the department, simplifying case documentation and providing access to useful information everywhere. However, no report would be complete without a review of the possible complications of implementing new technology. The first obstacle would be a legal one, summed up in one word: discovery. Documentation provided by an officer during the conduct of an investigation is subject to discovery by the defense. If he writes notes in a notebook, the defense can review the information. If an officer is using his own personal equipment, that could open him up to a defense subpoena for his device's data. Many police department guidelines have not yet been updated for the changes these technologies can offer, but I believe that with strict guidelines on the use of department equipment, the benefits outweigh the threat of discovery. It's time for our police departments to become mobile again.