North Port, Fla. Police Get Boost From Technology
The North Port Police Department's new computer aided dispatch and records management system has been a great help in improving officer safety and crime solving since it was brought online one year ago. Officers are alerted to criminal records associated with an address before reporting to 911 calls, and can use the system for crime analysis to better allocate department resources to high-crime areas.
George McGinn, “Computers valuable tool for fighting crime; North Port Police upgrades its Computer Aided Dispatch system,” Sun-Herald.com (Charlotte, N.C.), 16 July 2006
Draft Version of National Information Exchange Model
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and their associated departments and domains have announced the newest release of the National Information Exchange Model. NIEM Version 1.0 beta 1 is designed to help federal agencies cooperate with other government organizations during disasters.
Wilson P. Dizard III, “Justice, DHS launch draft data-sharing model,” Government Computer News, 14 July 2006
DNA Cold Hit in Delaware
Thanks to a DNA cold hit made by the Delaware Chief Medical Examiner's Office, Delaware State Police have made an arrest in a first-degree rape and second-degree burglary case from July 6, 2000. The 23-year-old charged with the crimes was in the DNA database owing to a 2003 conviction for third-degree unlawful sexual contact.
Terri Sanginiti, “Suspect charged in rape of woman six years ago; DNA evidence links 23-year-old to Dover-area crime,” The News Journal (Wilmington, Del.), 29 June 2006: 1B
Ohio Completes Statewide Communications System
Ohio Governor Bob Taft announced the completion of the state’s $293 million Multi-Agency Radio Communications System (MARCS), the nation's first statewide voice and data communication system for first responders. Currently MARCS serves 14 state agencies, 138 local health departments, 172 hospitals, all 88 sheriff offices and county emergency management agencies, and more than 110 fire, police, and first responder agencies.
Mark Niquette, “After years of static, radio system in place,” The Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch, 14 July 2006: 1E
Liberty, Mo. Police Gets Live Scan
Police in Liberty, Mo. will receive a new Live Scan fingerprinting system, using a $32,000 grant from the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency. Liberty is one of 125 Missouri communities to receive the grant funds targeted at improving the size and accuracy of the state’s fingerprint database.
Jason Noble, “Fingerprinting to get high-tech in Liberty; State grant of $32,000 will buy scanning system,” The Kansas City Star, 12 July 2006
