( Illinois Wireless Information Network)


(The above picture is a view of the center console of a Will County Squad Car with the IWIN Equipment Installed)

IWIN is a wireless wide area data network using cellular digital packet data (CDPD) technology to provide real-time, full duplex mobile connectivity to its users. IWIN is a result of a unique partnership between the State of Illinois, Verizon Wireless, and SCA, A Motorola Company (SCA), to develop a statewide wireless data network that can be used by state as well as local government. IWIN is quickly becoming one of the largest public safety mobile data networks in the country.

IWIN is currently in use by about 45 Will County Sheriff Patrol Deputies. It provides mobile access to LEADS (Law Enforcement Agencies Data System), NCIC (National Crime Information Center), Secretary of State and other agency databases from virtually anywhere in Illinois. GPS Mapping is another advantage of the system.

For more information visit the IWIN Website at:

http://www.state.il.us/iwin/default.htm