Developed for a civil engineering firm that specializes in software development, including applications that require geographical information systems (GIS).  This application was designed to automate the code enforcement process.  It includes the following features:

Designed to be used with tablet PCs and a wireless network to permit complete portability and ease of use for enforcement officers in the field.

Provides geographical search tools to enable officers to quickly find properties and their owners.

Provides a console that instantly shows the work required of each officer in terms of violations requiring reinspection, follow-up or delivery.

Allows officers to generate and print violation notices, affidavits and legal documents required in the code enforcement process.

Allows for capture of signatures.

Includes an officer scheduling module.

Benefits to client

This application is purchased by municipalities, many of whom still use a manual (paper) process for managing code enforcement. The benefits in this case are enormous and include more effective overall code enforcement and better utilization of code enforcement officers.

Further details on this application can be found on www.inkforce.net.

Articles and press releases on this application can be found at Gadgets bad news for code violators (Kansas City Star) Lauderhill, Fla., Equips Code Enforcement Officers with Handheld GIS Lauderhill first to use CGA code enforcement product Gadgets bad news for code violators (Miami Herald) Calvin, Giordano & Associates Introduce INKforce, a Web-Based Code Enforcement Application Local Government Goes High-Tech

This system uses a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 database in tandem with a GIS database, also using MS SQL Server 2000.  An ASP.NET web user interface is optimized for the tablet PC and includes handwriting recognition and signature capture.