May 1995
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State legislatures are installing computers on members' desktops to bring quicker access to information.
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A California county has begun taking "hand images" of general assistance recipients in an effort to reduce the chances that a person will apply for more benefits under an assumed identity.
Concerns for public safety and a sprawling jurisdiction prompted the Brevard County Sheriff's Office to overhaul its centralized information system and implement an integrated network solution.
Internet Connections to State Government
While jails around the U.S. fill to maximum capacity rapidly, some counties are finding new ways to keep a close watch on probationed violators that also saves them time and money.
A nationwide network that allows Motor Vehicle Departments to exchange violation and suspended license information is being tested by a few states.
