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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SB 33 bans teens from using all electronic devices while behind the wheel.
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"This money will be used to continue to build a regional radio system that will be available to all first responders on a daily basis. Not only will this system prove to be vital during natural and man-made disasters, but the day-to-day use of this system by first responders will greatly enhance our ability to serve the public."
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"We identified interoperable communication early on as our top priority for Nebraska when it comes to emergency preparedness, and I am very pleased with the progress that's been made. The funding we received this year should help us complete work on this very complex project."
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Parents are alerted via phone if their child exceeds a pre-determined speed or strays beyond a certain perimeter.
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SJPD makes near-real time crime information available to citizens.
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"As parents, we worry about what our children might be doing online ... And as a parent, I am happy to sign this law, which gives law enforcement officials the tools they need to protect minors from predators who may be watching our children on the Internet.
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"Composing, sending or receiving text messages while driving is extremely distracting and dangerous for drivers and puts everyone who is using the roadway at risk."
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Conference will bring together government and private sectors to collaborate on developing effective emergency preparation and response capabilities.
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"With almost 15,000 children reported missing in our area each year, we must use all of the resources and technology possible to prevent these tragedies, and mobilize quickly when a child is missing ...This new Mobile Lab will enable us to do just that."
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Creation of these Technology Centers will provide state and local agencies with unprecedented support to which few agencies would otherwise have access.
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Grants enable local fire departments and emergency medical services organizations to purchase or receive training, conduct first responder health and safety programs, and buy equipment and response vehicles.
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Students around the U.S. will be asked to submit their successful models of youth engagement in natural disaster preparation and relief projects.
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During Advertising Week 2007 new TV, radio, and print PSAs encourage all wireless subscribers to aid in the search for abducted children.
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FBI discourages data users from ranking agencies and using the data as a measurement of law enforcement effectiveness.
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Undercover youth accounts receive sexual solicitations from adults.
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"The King County Clerk's office worked hand-in-hand with multiple parties to replace the paper-based process and enhance justice."
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"First responders should be able to talk to each other on demand to support critical incident response, and I am dedicated to ensuring our state makes that happen."
