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Tennessee DOT, Text Messaging Bans, Secure Drivers Licenses and Other Transportation News

Jun 22, 2009 - In case you missed it: transportation news wrap.

Maryland State Police Overhauls its Vehicle Citation Process

Jun 29, 2009 - Increased officer safety, improved efficiency and reduced paper use among benefits seen.

Virginia Governor Appoints Tech Board Members

Jun 26, 2009 - Broadband Advisory Council, and the Wireless E-911 Board.

Emergency Notification System, Not Sirens, Alert Residents of Train Derailment, Fire

Jun 25, 2009 - New siren signals might be confusing to residents.

Twitter: Five Lessons for Emergency Managers from Iran (Opinion)

Jun 23, 2009 - Iran sparks a social media revolution.

Virginia Automates Alarm Company to 911 Transmissions

Jun 22, 2009 - New data exchange standard could eliminate more than 32 million 911 calls nationally.

Tennessee DOT, Text Messaging Bans, Secure Drivers Licenses and Other Transportation News

Jun 22, 2009 - In case you missed it: transportation news wrap.

Law Enforcement Database Tracks Gang Members Statewide

Jun 22, 2009 - MassGangs database helps Massachusetts police departments share information on gang activity.

Homeland Security Grants Process 'Improved,' Secretary Janet Napolitano Says

Jun 17, 2009 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it's working to streamline the grant process and fund projects that have staying power beyond a single grant cycle.

FEMA Grant Allocations a Boost to States, Locals, Tribes

Jun 17, 2009 - Grant process also includes steps to facilitate an easier application process.

People Matter: State and Local Government Best Practices in Public Workforce Management

Jun 17, 2009 - This interactive webinar, hosted by Government Technology magazine and the Center for Digital Government highlights state and local government best practices in public workforce management.

Real ID Version 2 Introduced in Congress

Jun 16, 2009 - "The PASS ID Act takes positive steps toward addressing state legislatures' implementation challenges with the REAL ID."

St. Louis County, Minn., Pilots Electronic Filing of Criminal Complaints

Jun 15, 2009 - Law enforcement in St. Louis County sees significant savings from electronic filing of criminal complaints that incorporate electronic signatures and biometric officer authentication.

Prepare for Second Wave of H1N1 Virus, Says World Health Organization

Jun 11, 2009 - "The world is now at the start of the 2009 influenza pandemic."

IACP to Recognize Outstanding Community Policing Initiatives at 2009 Annual Conference

Jun 11, 2009 - Completed applications for the 2009 IACP and Cisco Systems Community Policing Award are due July 3, midnight EST.

Texting 911 Becoming a Reality in Iowa County

Jun 10, 2009 - Text messaging 911 a positive step, but not as efficient as a phone call.

Oregon Corrections Streamline Communication With Voice-Messaging System

Jun 10, 2009 - Using a Web-based service, two facilities in the Oregon Department of Corrections deliver unified messages to their communities or staff.

FAA Nixes Unmanned Surveillance Aircraft for U.S. Cops

Jun 9, 2009 - Three years later and the refusal to allow U.S. police forces such as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to take advantage of small and lightweight unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for aerial surveillance of potential crime scenes still rankles.

Emergency Medical Dispatch System Puts Help at 911 Dispatchers' Fingertips

Jun 9, 2009 - Culpeper, Va., uses public safety group's life-saving guidecards and training program.

Information Security: Employee Errors Put Data at Risk

Jun 8, 2009 - Government data security breaches include e-mail, Web site attachments.

Why Do You Need a 311 Contact Center?

Jun 4, 2009 - 311 call centers ease 911 congestion, improve call management.

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