Which of the following is NOT listed as a benefit of mobile computing technology?

• A. Higher fuel costs
• B. Reduced radio congestion and dispatch workload
• C. Lower costs for report updating and training
• D. Increased officer confidence

Answer: (B)

Mobile computing in policing is aimed at making operations more efficient, cutting workload, and saving money. When assessing benefits, look for outcomes that improve speed, accuracy, and cost efficiency. The statement about higher fuel costs is not a benefit; it describes a cost that would come with inefficiency, not an improvement. In contrast, reduced radio congestion and dispatch workload, lower costs for updating reports and training, and increased officer confidence all reflect smoother, faster, and more economical operations. So, the item about higher fuel costs does not fit as a benefit of mobile computing.