CANYON LAKE, Texas, Oct. 28, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- COPsync, Inc. (OTCBB:COYN), a software technology provider to law enforcement and emergency service professionals, announced today that Tom Green County Sheriff's Office has entered into contract with COPsync, Inc. to install its real-time data collection and information sharing software in the County's patrol vehicles. The term of the contract is for 48-months and has a total contract value of approximately $340,000.
COPsync's in-car software assists officers in all of the activities that they could expect to encounter while on duty, in a simple format and at the touch of a button. In addition to real-time information sharing capabilities, the software includes data collection user interfaces designed by law enforcement officers to expedite the paperwork process allowing officers to do their job more efficiently.
According to Tom Green County Sheriff Joe Hunt, "COPsync(TM) will provide the information necessary to increase our productivity and provide additional protection to our officers and those we serve. Together with surrounding agencies already utilizing COPsync(TM), our office will join the vast and growing network of agencies sharing information in real-time. From the officers in the field to the courts and district attorney's office, implementation of COPsync(TM) will provide substantial gains in efficiency for all participants in the criminal justice system."
According to COPsync CEO Russell Chaney, "We are pleased to welcome Tom Green County to the largest real-time in-car law enforcement information sharing network. With the use of our software, they will begin to see instant benefits and efficiencies. The citizens of this County have a very proactive leader in Sheriff Hunt. His decision to move forward with this initiative, developed to create a nation of Law Enforcement officers that share offense and criminal data in real-time, clearly displays his commitment to protect those that he has been elected to serve."
The COPsync software is the first and only integrated software product that provides a real-time, in-car, nationwide information-sharing network for law enforcement officers. Via a laptop computer or hand-held device, the user is able to immediately identify criminals, communicate with other officers, and access life saving and mission critical information.
About COPsync, Inc.
COPsync Inc. (OTCBB:COYN) is positioned to become one of the fastest growing software technology providers to law enforcement and emergency service professionals worldwide. COPsync, Inc. is the only Law Enforcement software provider to provide full data collection and information sharing capabilities to all subscribing agencies in real-time at the point of incident directly to the patrol officer. For more information please visit www.COPsync.com.
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