ERS News
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Dated Wednesday 8th September 2021.
The ERS is now restored after a period of inaccessibility. I'm sorry for the disruption. |
(May 2020)
COVID-19 Keeping up with the requirements imposed on everyone, you will notice additional questions & a declaration before commencing a patrol. Please take care to fully read and understand the requirements. |
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(May 2020)
BACK-END MAINTENANCE While things were quiet over the COVID-19 lock-down, we took advantage of the time to tidy up some bits and pieces regarding the ERS. When logging in next time you may (or may not) be asked to accept the invitation to join the ERS. You will need to reply YES as that will allow you to access the app, like before. |
(May 2020)
ADMIN REPORT ACCESS We have added a number of additional options when it comes to selecting a questions when accessing the Admin Section of the app. As a result you may find that they look a little different now. If what you were expecting is not there, it may have slightly different wording. Your secret answer will remain unchanged. Any issues, simply renew your question, or text Grant and he will do it for you. |
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(January 2019)
Location Via GPS BETA TESTING HAS NOW ENDED Thanks to the patrols that tried out this new option. The "Send My Location" option has now been removed. We will assess the responses we received and re-evaluate this facility at another time. |
(December 2018)
More than one patrol at a time We have removed the block that prevented a patroller being on more than one patrol at the same time. You may still receive a warning, but you will not be prevented from continuing on with another patrol. |
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(November 2018)
Adding new information to reports Patrol administrators will notice that the "Full Summary of Event" area of the incident reporting module can no longer be edited after it has been saved for the first time. This is to improve the integrity of the information, leaving it as it was when entered at the time of the incident. When you need to add additional information to a record, this is now available in your Admin Reports module by selecting "Full Reporting". You can then locate and edit the report. You will have a new area called "Follow up Notes", where you can add any additional information. |
(November 2018)
Vehicle and Gear Checklist now available You can let me know if you are ready to start using this new feature now. I will continue to fine tune the new module if necessary and expect it to be released to all ERS users before December 2018. When installed, the app will feature before a patrol is about to commence. Patrol administrators can add, edit or delete items on the checklist as they require. A sample Excel spreadsheet is available in the Support Pages that will help you get underway. |
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(October 2018)
Reminder for WOF and Rego now available. Adminstrators can now include in their Patrol Data File the dates on which both the warrant of fitness and the vehicle registration expire. This information will be shown on the app screen when the patrol starts. These checks will also be included in the soon to be released "Vehicle & Equipment Check List" app included free with your ERS. |
(October 2018)
Google Maps Recent Improvements Google has announced a few exciting updates to its mapping application. You may want to check this link, or search the web for even more details on these new offers. |
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(October 2018)
Location Via GPS Now Available THIS APP IN IS BETA TESTING MODE We have created a simple addition to your options with a fast 'send my location" facility. All your patrollers need to do when they wish to report their current location is select the module and click "Submit" . They can add details with the report, but this is not a requirement. The report will be quickly emailed showing the full address of the location and a link to Google Maps to show the actual map of the area. All data is stored in your system for later access. Contact Grant if you wish to have this feature turned on. |
(September 2018)
Deletion of historical data Just a reminder to all patrol administrators. Data that you have stored within the App is cleared out from time to time. We expect all records to remain available for six months, but if you wish to retain records older than this, you should use the Export feature of the App and save your data on a regular basis. (Example) |
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(September 2018)
Financial assistance available to patrols When you order one of the "Full ERS" packages, that is a tablet, licence and set-up, you need only pay half now and half later. More detail is available on the Full ERS page. We hope this assistance will make the difference and allow your patrol to take advantage of this offer. You could have your device and your ERS up and running by next weekend. |
(September 2018)
Sale of devices now available here We now have a page where you can see what we have available for immediate sale. This might include brand new devices or ones that have been used for demonstrating the device and the ERS. No matter what you buy, you will get fantastic value for money. These devices will be recent models, more highly speced than those generally available locally and priced to benefit patrols and patrollers only. The page is available under [ Details and Offers ] above. |
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(September 2018)
New YouTube Videos When you start to use another patrols tablet, you will want to remove the current Google user and replace it with your own patrol version. See the support pages / Help & Support for the links to these videos. |
(July 2018)
The app now users new CPNZ Main-Category and Sub-Category identifiers. |
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(July 2018)
Health & Safety Reporting Contained in the "End Patrol" report is an optional selection to use when reporting an event during the patrol that may have Health & Safety implications. This should be used to at least register the Health & Safety issue. A fuller report may be required by your patrol administration soon after. |
(July 2018)
Global Positioning Data The latest version of Zoho Creator includes the use of GPS within apps. We are currently assessing the value of incorporating this feature into the current apps we use. If you have any thoughts on where GPS might help you and your patrol, please get in touch. |
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(April 2018)
Backing up your Patrol Data Remember to backup your data at least every three months. The ERS may not contain records older than three months. There is an online Youtube video to guide you through the backup process. |
(February 2018)
Patrol Vehicle Fuel Remaining Field Contained in the "End Patrol" report is a field to require the user to answer a question on the approximate amount of fuel remaining in the patrol vehicle's fuel tank. This is a mandatory field and the answer will be contained in the email sent to the patrol administrator at the end of every patrol. This is another User requested improvement to your ERS. |
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(January 2018) Littering Reporting Users can now use an "Incident Report" and select "Littering" from the CPNZ category list. Patrol administrators have the ability to set any number of email addresses so email notifications are sent to their local authority advising it of the littering issue. Help Video Available Here |
(January 2018)
Graffiti Reporting Graffiti reporting is now integrated within the ERS. Originally a separate App, users now use an "Incident Report" and select "Graffiti - Tagging" from the CPNZ category list. Patrol administrators have the ability to set any number of email addresses so email notifications are sent to their local authority advising it of the graffiti issue. Help Video Available Here |
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(January 2018)
Patrolling Emails Now, when patrol administrators receive email notification of a patrol concluding, the email will contain the total time and distance covered in that patrol. The patrol start email has also been tidied up. |
(December 2017)
Police Event Number To assist with more accurate reporting, the field where you enter the Police Event Number is now a mandatory field. If you are unable to obtain a Police Event Number, please type NA in the field instead. |
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(December 2017)
Improved e-mail reports We have changed the way the emailed reports are formatted. Now, the emailed reports will only show the fields that contain user data. The reports are formatted in neat columns both on the tablet and PC. |
(September 2017)
Include a file in your Intel Information Using the Intel area, you can now present the contents of a file to your patrollers. See the instructions in the [Help and Support] section of this website. |
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(August 2017)
District Wide Adoption of ERS One of our northern districts has recently opted for all patrols in its patch to use the Electronic Reporting System. The District was very generously donated sufficient Samsung 8" tablets to provide one for each patrol, two training tablets and two spares. This, along with savings made due to the efficiencies of joining multiple ERS licences in one go, has brought all these patrols up to speed using 21st century communications for all. See our information on how to obtain this sort of fantastic sponsorship for YOU and the patrollers you represent. |
(July 2017)
Version 2.20 released - Easier than ever - improvements to make reporting quicker for patrol administrators. A totally renovated back-end is now available. We have sought to make the task of patrol reporting to the authorities much clearer and more pleasurable for patrol administrators. Options are presented in a more appealing layout and have been grouped to provide better selection options. All activities are now included as part of the App, where previously a third-party was involved in securing password access to the reports. We have added two ready-access Reports for your patrollers and administrators to see at a glance, who is on patrol and who has recently completed a patrol. |
BONUS (in beta)
Also added to the options is a completely new system for maintaining an electronic record of all your training events, invites, attendances and successful conclusions. Both your own locally arranged training and the full CPNZ curriculum are available right inside the App. This is a free addition for users of ERS.
Also added to the options is a completely new system for maintaining an electronic record of all your training events, invites, attendances and successful conclusions. Both your own locally arranged training and the full CPNZ curriculum are available right inside the App. This is a free addition for users of ERS.
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July 2017
Instant on-line chat available. You might notice a message appear on the bottom right of your screen. You can leave a message directly from the website, or on occasions when Grant is available and on-line at that time, he will provide immediate assistance. |
June 2017
The ERS service was demonstrated at the CCC meeting of all NZ Patrols in Palmerston North over the weekend of 23rd - 25th June 2017. |
June 2017
Trial version introduced.
Three months to prove to your team that ERS is for them. Just $100 for a full ERS service for three months.
Three-month trial includes full use of the service for a period of three calendar months from the date of your application. The $100 fee is not refundable but can be used towards the purchase of a full annual licence within four calendar months of your application.
Trial version introduced.
Three months to prove to your team that ERS is for them. Just $100 for a full ERS service for three months.
Three-month trial includes full use of the service for a period of three calendar months from the date of your application. The $100 fee is not refundable but can be used towards the purchase of a full annual licence within four calendar months of your application.