The CHP hopes to prevent accidental 911 calls placed from cellular phones to clear the lines for real emergencies.

The L.A. County Sheriffs Department developed a data-management system that tracks the activities of deputies in the field to determine the appropriate allocation of personnel.

Privacy fears are now limiting the growth of biometrics as a fraud prevention tool, but some jurisdictions are considering the technology for security purposes instead.

Better technology is making it easier for politicians to manipulate voting districts in favor of a single party.

Public Key Infrastructure unlocks e-government potential.