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Government Technology November 2008

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Justice

Red Light Camera Deployments Continue Despite Mixed Reactions
By Jim McKay, Associate editor

"Prior to installing the red light cameras, we ought to examine accident causality and the reason for overrepresentation [in red light running or accidents] and if nothing else works, which is unlikely, then let's talk about the red light cameras."

Police Encourage Citizens to Text Their Crime Tips
By Elaine Rundle, Staff Writer

Citizens use cell phones to text-message crime tips to cops in Connecticut and Washington, D.C.

Social Services

Voice Recognition Software Helps Florida Caseworkers Work Faster
By Adam Stone, Contributing Writer

Florida Department of Children and Families uses voice recognition software to eliminate manual transcribing.

Geo Info

GIS Eases Scheduling of Sports Practices for Parks Department
By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

GIS maps help Cary, N.C., parks department create sports teams and schedule practices.

Electronic Government

Technology Management Changes Save Indiana Millions
By Andy Opsahl, Features Editor

Indiana technology management changes include consolidating servers, networks, e-mail systems to reduce state budget deficit.

Wireless Parking Information Could Boost Public Transit Use
By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer

California uses wireless technology to tell commuters where to find parking in public transit lots.

Records Management

Storage Demands Increase Need for Better Management
By Leslie Friesen, Contributing Writer

As storage hardware costs drop, information management challenges grow.

Feature

Afterschool Program Gives Kids Tech Skills and Computers
By Emily Montandon, Associate Editor, Associate Editor

Florida's Make It-Take It program prepares students for job market.

Desktop Virtualization May Help Agencies Cut Costs and Energy Use
By Hilton Collins, GT Staff Writer

Desktop virtualization could improve end-user experience, reduce IT costs and reduce energy consumption, according to early adopters.

Profile

GovLoop Social Networking Site Connects Public Employees
By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

GovLoop helps government workers share ideas and explore opportunities.

On the Scene

State and Local CIOs Accept Best of the Web Awards
By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Hollywood ceremony honors excellence in state and local Web portals.

Big Picture

New Antarctic Research Station
By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station helps scientists study climate change, seismology and astronomy.

Spectrum

Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper's YouTube Videos Highlight Political Career With Humor
By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor

38-volume California Code of Regulations goes online.

Product News

Products from Seiko Instruments USA Inc., Motorola, FoxFury, Logitech
By Miriam Jones, Chief Copy Editor

Thermal mobile printer, cell phone, LED flashlight and cordless laser mouse news.

Product Review: 3M's Privacy Filter Keeps Wandering Eyes From Looking at Your Data.
By Karen Stewartson, Managing Editor

Privacy filter ideal for HIPAA compliance, professionals on the road.

Point of View

Opinion: Be Thankful, 2008 Is Almost Over
By Chad Vander Veen, Associate Editor

But there is still a lot of good news out there.


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