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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The Angora fire in South Lake Tahoe, Calif. has destroyed 264 residences and threatens 950 residences, 350 commercial structures and a local high school.
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Lt. Governor John Garamendi signed proclamation declaring a State of Emergency for El Dorado County
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States need to not only work together for Alabama and Mississippi, but to expand that thinking to include the entire Southeastern region.
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One third of all teenagers who use the Internet say they have been targets of a range of annoying and potentially menacing online activities.
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Justice Department urges public not to respond to e-mail.
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Site also provides maps that let commuters view congested areas, road maintenance sites and traffic incidents.
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A lot of us worked hard to see if we couldn't find a common ground -- it didn't work.
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As millions of people flock to online alternate worlds, can government afford to be virtually nonexistent?
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Employee photographed suspect's license plate with a cell phone camera, search on MySpace found more evidence.
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With Radio over IP(ROIP), the advantage is that we can expand the types of devices we use -- not just connecting public safety radios, but any device that a responder might want to use at any given location.
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"More real-time information and data will allow Irvine officers to respond safer and more effectively to an incident."
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"It will be invaluable in the event of a man-made or natural disaster."
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Chicago's mobile command vehicle takes the emergency operations center directly to emergency sites.
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American Red Cross Safe and Well Web site helps evacuees let loved ones know their status when telecommunication gets difficult.
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"We have the proof in hand to confirm the worst fears of New Jersey's concerned parents and educators; that sex offenders are active on Web sites used by children and teenagers."
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The Dallas Police Department turns to wireless technology to combat downtown crime.
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About 6,600 police documents are said to have been compromised.
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Currently preparing a proposal to the FAA for a government-industry collaboration.
