Government Technology February 2008

Forensic Evidence Demands Rise as TV Crime Dramas Influence Juries

By Jim McKay, Justice and Public Safety Editor

Shows like CSI create the perception that crime scenes contain plenty of physical evidence and that technology can provide conclusive results. The reality is altogether different.

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Feature

Identity Theft Steals Millions from Government Health Programs: By Jim McKay, Justice and Public Safety Editor Stolen medical identities boost health-care costs and cause lasting pain for patients.
Electronic Health Records: Can Microsoft and Google Help?: By Chad Vander Veen
As Congress and doctors dither on electronic health records, industry heavyweights unveil another - more personal -- option.

Geo Info

Shared GIS Helps Texas Cities Create Rich Online Maps: By Adam Stone Texas cities get GIS for less.

Justice

Electronic Citations Help Law Enforcement Reduce Traffic-Ticket Errors: By Tamara Warta and Jessica Jones
Electronic citation system cuts typos and speeds traffic cases to court in San Jose, Calif.

Electronic Government

Cape Coral, Fla., Automates Records Management: By Joe Mascari Cape Coral, Fla., implements a site-plan automation system.
Utah and Virginia Beach, Va., Provide 24/7 Online Support for Citizens: By Chad Vander Veen Jurisdictions expand live 24-hour support as number of online citizen services grows.

Green Technology

Oregon Consolidates 11 Data Centers into One Energy-Efficient Facility: By Andy Opsahl
Centralization and green technology cuts state's power bill by 35 percent.

Point of View

Tackling Medical Identity Theft: By Jim McKay, Justice and Public Safety Editor

The Last Mile

Climate Change Generates Near-Religious Fervor: By Chad Vander Veen Climate Change clergy demands we live to as-yet undefined green standards.

Profile

Norm Jacknis, CIO, Westchester County, N.Y.: By Steve Towns
Four questions for Norm Jacknis.

Up Close

Global Warming: Is Telework the Answer?: By Jessica Jones

Column

E-Mail Etiquette: By Reid Goldsborough

signal-noise

NASCIO Top 10 List Counts Down State Government's IT Priorities: By Paul W. Taylor Strategy by Top 10 Lists.

Big Picture

Dubai Internet City: High-Tech Oasis: The Middle East's biggest information and communication technology infrastructure marks its seventh year of operation.

On the Scene

Best of California Winners Honored by Center for Digital Government: By Andy Opsahl Best of California winners gather in Sacramento.

Product News

Product News: By Miriam Jones New technology from Videx, Pentax, Magellan, Panasonic
Product Review: AcerPower 2000: By Emily Montandon, Associate Editor Good things come in small packages.