Justice & Public Safety
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As part of a 10-county pilot, the local government fully implemented the technology Jan. 29. Its GPS, GIS and improved cellphone technology offer additional accuracy during emergencies. -
The county Board of Commissioners has delayed a decision on whether to renew contracts for 30 surveillance cameras. Residents have voiced their objections and a commissioner has shared his concern.
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Automatic license plate reader technology gathers data and images for use by government agencies for law enforcement, and this bill prevents that data from being used by immigration authorities.
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Developed as "Smart Nets" program by New York City's Fire and Police Departments, to create regional disaster communications system for first responders
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"These funds will help responders purchase equipment, acquire the very latest training, and conduct exercises"
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The commission appoints, supervises and coordinates emergency planning committees, establishes procedures for reviewing and processing requests from the public and designates emergency planning districts to implement emergency plans. The commission also reviews plans for preventing, preparing, responding and recovering from acts of terrorism.
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Public safety, high definition television among planned uses
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"This technology and our internal audit procedures have virtually eliminated authentication violations that were commonplace with the badge-and-pass code verification system." -- Tim Kulish, division manager for Connecticut DMV's Emissions Division
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"Plain talk" consolidates fire and police codes
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Also today, Kane County, Il., sheriff, Kenneth R. Ramsey, announced the suburban Chicago county would participate in the CHILD project.
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Field inspectors can quickly complete damage assessment reports and wirelessly submit this information from the field to a central database
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"Now, we are using the video to reinforce safety methods and enhancing protocol to help better protect our officers and our citizens."
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New law requires increased DNA collection, extends the statute of limitations in cases where DNA evidence is available and provides for a DNA profile to be destroyed if the person is found innocent.
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"The National League of Cities has asked Congress to clear the frequencies for public safety emergency communication. The SAVE Lives Act would set December 31, 2008 as the date." -- NLC Executive Director Don Borut
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"This live test of e-Passports is an important step forward in a larger effort to enhance security and facilitate travel through international cooperation." US VISIT Director Jim Williams
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This commission will be effective in researching the best practices of other states and developing innovative solutions in order to operate our criminal justice system in a manner that is both pragmatic and cost-effective.
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The Supreme Court will issue a decision in the MGM v. Grokster case by the end of this month that will have profound implications for the way copyright law is interpreted in the digital age
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Growing use of voice over Internet protocol creates dilemma for 911 services.
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The California Film Commission collaborates with Caltrans to create an online permit system for filming on state property.
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Sacramento County's mobile license plate recognition system locates scofflaws, eyeballs vehicles that overstay their welcome and helps recover stolen cars.
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