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Documentation is an essential function in law enforcement. It needs to be accurate and thorough, but not so time-consuming that it compromises other critical functions of public safety officers. Increasingly, law enforcement agencies are using speech recognition software to complete reports while avoiding the laborious task of hand typing.
How can speech recognition software assist you or your officers?
Speech recognition software is inexpensive, simple to use, works on any recent vintage Windows-based pc, and allows rapid creation of text using voice in virtually all common word processing and report-generating programs.
Speech recognition software allows simple command and control functionality within a computer which can streamline computer based functions both in the office and while on the road
Use of simple-to-create "commands" or macros allows insertion of commonly used text with a simple voice command
See it in Action
Sometimes "seeing is believing". See how a police department in Clearwater, Florida has used speech recognition software to improve officer productivity.
Need something in writing? Click here to view a Nuance "white paper" on the experience of the Clearwater Police Department with Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Getting Started
Hardware (Computer):
1. A relatively recent vintage computer (either laptop or desktop) is needed. The bare bones requirements are a Windows based PC with the specifications shown below. If your officer intends to create reports while on the road or already has a good quality laptop, a laptop computer will be far more practical than a desktop unit. In general, faster processors are associated with better performance in terms of speed, but not necessarily any difference in accuracy. At least 2 MB of RAM is recommended.
CPU: minimum 1 GHz Intel® Pentium® or equivalent AMD processor or 1.66 GHz Intel® Atom® processor. We recommend 1.8 GHz Intel Dual Core or equivalent AMD processor. (IMPORTANT: SSE2 instruction set required)
Processor Cache: minimum 512 KB. We recommend 2 MB.
Free hard disk space: 2.5 GB (2.8 GB for localized non-English versions)
2. A good quality microphone: Dragon NaturallySpeaking is packaged with a starter microphone which will give reasonable results and we recommend that you start with this microphone when making an assessment as to whether speech recognition software is a workable solution for you or your department. If it works, though, but accuracy isn't quite to the level you expect, then we suggest that you consider upgrading to a better microphone. Some of our favorites include:
Sennheiser ME3/Andrea USB combo: this is a wired microphone that wraps around the back of the head and does not include speakers. It interfaces with the computer via any available USB port. This microphone gives better accuracy and provides better external noise rejection than any other microphone we sell. Cost is about $182.
Andrea NC 181VM-USB: this microphone represents a step up from the microphone packaged with the software, but is considerably less expensive.
Software:
Depending upon the extent of speech recognition use, either the Premium or Professional version of the software may be used. These are the basic differences:
The PREMIUM version allows simple dictation, use of a headset microphone or handheld digital recorder, and creation of simple text commands. This version will be adequate for the average law enforcement officer. It run under $200.
The PROFESSIONAL version has all the features of the premium version plus the added advantage of allowing "advanced commands". Advanced commands allow you to use voice commands to initiate more complex tasks with your voice, such as opening programs, performing sequential actions with your pc, etc. The professional version also allows the importation of third-party vocabularies.
Although accuracy is amazing good out of the box, users will definitely benefit from time getting to know the software and being trained on its extensive functionality. There are several ways in which this can happen:
USER GUIDE: Virtually everything can be learned by reading the User Guide, but this is often a slow and laborious process which may excessively time consuming for the average user. View user guide.
DVD TRAINING: Several DVD teaching series are available. We recommend that you visit our Training Page to see some of these products.
PERSONALIZED TRAINING: We offer personalized training via the internet which can be set up at a convenient time and which is charged at an hourly rate of $100. For the average user, 1-2 hours of training will give them a good start. We would consider this a last resort for most situations and recommend the above methods first. For information on personalized training, please contact jon@speechrecsolutions.com
Recommended Products:
Dragon Premium 11
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium speech recognition software lets you control your digital world by voice — three times faster than typing. Turn ideas into text at the speed of thought. Tell your PC what to do and it does it. Create documents, send email, control applications, and navigate the Web — just by talking. Use a digital voice recorder and transcribe the audio files back at your PC. Dragon is your key to less stress and more success!
Features:
Up to 99% speech recognition accuracy right out of the box
Creation of documents, reports, spreadsheets, or messages just by speaking
Ability to compose emails or search the Web for information faster than ever with Dragon Voice Shortcuts
Nuance Text-to-Speech technology that reads on-screen text in human-sounding synthesized speech
Dragon Voice Shortcuts that let you create email, schedule appointments, and search your desktop using simple voice commands
Creation of custom commands for inserting frequently used text and graphics or automating routine data entry
Ability to use Dragon with a Nuance-approved digital voice recorder and automatically transcribe your recorded voice
Support for multiple audio input devices; use Dragon with a wireless microphone, including Bluetooth
Support for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, and virtually any other Windows application
Audio playback of your dictation with the associated transcription highlighted on the screen for easier proofreading and correction
Ability to import/export custom word lists
Support for custom voice commands to quickly insert frequently used text and graphics
MSRP: $199
Our Price:$
185.00
Dragon Professional 11
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 11 is the ideal solution for busy professional to create documents and e-mails, fill out forms, and streamline workflow tasks – all by speaking. Turn your voice into text three times faster than most people type -- with up to 99% accuracy using virtually any Windows-based application. New Dragon Voice Shortcuts collapse common tasks into simple voice commands. Or create custom commands to automate repetitive tasks you perform that involve multiple keystrokes or mouse clicks. You can even dictate into a handheld device when you’re away from your PC, or use a Bluetooth microphone. This edition offers complete enterprise network support, including new security features, a special management guide for IT professionals and support for Citrix deployments. Also supports Windows Vista 64-Bit operating systems.
Features:
All the features of the Premium version
High quality speech engine (same accuracy as all Dragon 11 Products)
Ability to dictate into virtually all windows software products
Comments: Either of the products above could meet your needs. They use the identical speech engine and will give similar accuracy. Both can be used with a variety of wired or wireless microphones, and each can be used a hand-held digital recorder. The main advantages of the Professional
Recommended package for best speech recognition results!
For predictably great results we recommend using the Sennheiser ME3 with the Andrea USB sound adapter. This is our best selling microphone and the one we use ourselves.
To make the purchase of this relatively expensive hardware a bit more bearable, we offer special savings when you purchase all three of the main items in this package.
Included in the package:
Sennheiser ME3 Microphone
Andrea USB Adapter
210D Nylon Microphone Storage Bag
Set-up Instructions
Comments: We believe that with suitable hardware and good enunciation, this package will offer the best accuracy and unrivaled noise cancellation. This is the microphone to which all others are compared.
Special Combo with Sennheiser ME3 (standard audio plug) and Andrea USB Sound Adapter.
MSRP: $247.95 Our Special Price: $
189.00
If your budget is extremely tight, consider purchasing a "barely used" version of this product from our stock of returned items. Learn more ...
Say I Can DNS 11 Video Guide: Complete Three-Volume Set
The Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Video Guide is a CD-ROM-based video presentation that runs on your computer, designed for both new and experienced users of Dragon software. In the Video Guide, author Dan Newman guides you visually through key topics and skills, demonstrating expert techniques and insider secrets. Get up and running quickly and work efficiently and effectively.
Watch just what you need and skip right to the material you want with thirty-three lessons covering all Dragon NaturallySpeaking topics and skills. Dan shows you how to fix mistakes quickly, automate tedious tasks, browse the Web hands-free, boost accuracy, and more. Topics covered include:
Key techniques to boost accuracy
Automating your work with command macros
Format text and browse the Web by voice
Create custom voice-activated forms
How to dictate and correct most effectively
Dictate with a portable digital recorder
Top tips for healthy computing
...and much more!
Total running time for all three volumes - 4 hours
Comments: this is a comprehensive computer-based program that walks the viewer through all the functionality of Dragon 11.
Documentation is an essential function in law enforcement. It needs to be accurate and thorough, but not so time-consuming that it compromises other critical functions of public safety officers. Increasingly, law enforcement agencies are using speech recognition software to complete reports while avoiding the laborious task of hand typing.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Premium speech recognition software lets you control your digital world by voice — three times faster than typing. Turn ideas into text at the speed of thought. Tell your PC what to do and it does it. Create documents, send email, control applications, and navigate the Web — just by talking. Use a digital voice recorder and transcribe the audio files back at your PC. Dragon is your key to less stress and more success! 
Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 11 is the ideal solution for busy professional to create documents and e-mails, fill out forms, and streamline workflow tasks – all by speaking. Turn your voice into text three times faster than most people type -- with up to 99% accuracy using virtually any Windows-based application. New Dragon Voice Shortcuts collapse common tasks into simple voice commands. Or create custom commands to automate repetitive tasks you perform that involve multiple keystrokes or mouse clicks. You can even dictate into a handheld device when you’re away from your PC, or use a Bluetooth microphone. This edition offers complete enterprise network support, including new security features, a special management guide for IT professionals and support for Citrix deployments. Also supports Windows Vista 64-Bit operating systems. 
For predictably great results we recommend using the Sennheiser ME3 with the Andrea USB sound adapter. This is our best selling microphone and the one we use ourselves.
If your budget is extremely tight, consider purchasing a "barely used" version of this product from our stock of returned items. 
The Dragon NaturallySpeaking 11 Video Guide is a CD-ROM-based video presentation that runs on your computer, designed for both new and experienced users of Dragon software. In the Video Guide, author Dan Newman guides you visually through key topics and skills, demonstrating expert techniques and insider secrets. Get up and running quickly and work efficiently and effectively. 
