Justice and Public Safety News and Articles

Houston High School Trains Students as 911 Phone Operators

Dec 28, 2009 - A unique high school curriculum offers Houston students a career path in law enforcement and criminal justice.

Washington, D.C., Partners with Feds to Test 4G Technology for National Public Safety Network

Feb 3, 2010 - U.S. telecommunications and public safety agencies join to test and develop new 4G wireless solutions that would upgrade emergency response communications.

911 Mapping System Pinpoints Cell Phone Callers

Feb 2, 2010 - New GIS software eliminates steps and isolates location of 911 callers on a map.

Pennsylvania County Publishes Emergency Call Information Online

Jan 25, 2010 - The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety provides near real-time emergency and traffic incident information online.

Los Angeles County Uses DNA Tracking Database to Solve Cold Cases

Jan 22, 2010 - DNA tracking database monitors the collection of arrestees' genetic material to identify who must provide DNA samples.

San Jose, Calif., Upgrades 911 Call Center Technology

Jan 11, 2010 - Call center improves redundancy and simplifies retrieval of recordings.

Houston High School Trains Students as 911 Phone Operators

Dec 28, 2009 - A unique high school curriculum offers Houston students a career path in law enforcement and criminal justice.

Text-a-Tip Programs Promote Campus and Public Safety

Dec 24, 2009 - University of Southern California's text message tip program guarantees user anonymity while promoting campus security.

New 911 Dispatch System in Missouri Cuts Call Times

Dec 21, 2009 - With a new computer-aided dispatch system, Missouri's Polk County Emergency 911 Center gains access to critical information and boosts efficiency of emergency responders.

Real ID Act Postponed by Department of Homeland Security

Dec 18, 2009 - Forty-six of 56 states and territories not ready for Dec. 31 deadline.

LEDs Save Energy, but Have Winter-Weather Drawback

Dec 18, 2009 - Cities nationwide have been using light-emitting diode bulbs in traffic lights to save money, but their low-heat output means snow and ice can stick to the lights.

Nixle CEO Craig Mitnick Talks About His Twitter Alternative

Dec 14, 2009 - Public safety agencies have flocked quickly to the short messaging service because of its security.

2009 Best of California Award Winners Announced

Dec 3, 2009 - California state and local officials took home technology accolades at the Center for Digital Government's Best of California awards ceremony.

New York Testing Emergency Alerts Over Xbox, PlayStation, Wii Online Networks

Dec 3, 2009 - The state's free, subscription-based emergency alert system hopes to expand to online gamers in 2010.

North Texas Cities to Plug into Regional Public Safety Radio Network

Nov 24, 2009 - Participating cities plan to hire a consultant to help them go after federal grants to fund the system. 

Electronic Document Management Streamlines Florida Court System

Nov 23, 2009 - Hillsborough County, Fla., saves paper and time with enterprise content management system.

City to Photograph, Check Every Vehicle License Plate for Violations

Nov 20, 2009 - If a crime occurs, then vehicle plates can be used to come up with suspects.

NGA Urges Passage of PASS ID, 36 States Unable to Meet REAL ID Deadlines

Nov 18, 2009 - PASS ID offers a "practical solution" to REAL ID and "enjoys bipartisan support and the endorsement of the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security."

Power Management Solution Reduces Police Car Dead Batteries, Emissions

Nov 17, 2009 - The Dallas Police Department piloted anti-idling technology that operates a car's electrical system while it's turned off. Laptops, lights, radios and other equipment are powered.

Dallas Cowboys Stadium Avoids Traffic Snarls With Camera System

Nov 16, 2009 - Traffic management video system in Arlington, Texas, keeps traffic smooth near sprawling Cowboys Stadium.

Obama Administration to Propose Federal Takeover of Light-Rail, Subway Safety

Nov 16, 2009 - State control "haphazard and ineffective," following recent "collisions, derailments and worker fatalities."

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