Decatur, Ala. Police Get Technology Grant
Police in Decatur, Ala. have received a federal grant to equip 60 patrol cars with automatic vehicle locators (AVL) that will allow dispatchers to send the closest vehicle to an emergency call, improving response time and perhaps saving lives.
Chris Paschenko, “Better dispatch system in store for local police,” The Decatur (Ala.) Daily, 16 Aug. 2006
Louisiana City Gets Grant for Cruiser Laptops
The Pointe Coupee Parish, La. Sheriff's Office has received a $300,000 grant to equip patrol cars with laptop computers. The new equipment will enable officers to run records checks without the use of dispatchers.
“Pointe Coupee sheriff gets grant for laptops, software for patrol,” The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.), 11 Aug. 2006: B4
South Sioux City Police Use of Wireless Cameras
In 2004, South Sioux City, Neb. became the first city in the state to have total citywide wireless Internet, and the police department is taking advantage of free online access. Officers can view images from 134 surveillance cameras located around the city – paid for with a $457,000 federal grant - from their cruisers.
Karen Sloan, “South Sioux City police find network a key tool; From anywhere, officers can access images from surveillance cameras,” Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald, 13 Aug. 2006: 1B
DHS Seeks Applications for CEDAP Funding
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is seeking applications for the fiscal year 2006 (FY 2006) Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP). The FY 2006 program is slated to provide more than $32 million in equipment to first responders in selected rural and smaller communities who are typically not eligible for funding through the department’s Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant program. The application period will close September 15, 2006. Submit applications at the FY 2006 CEDAP award site.
"DHS Announces Opening of Application Period for Fiscal Year 2006 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program," DHS news release, 16 Aug. 2006
Texas Homeland Security Grants to Focus on Technology Needs
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has announced that federal homeland security dollars this year will be awarded to local communities based on two priorities designed to prevent terrorism and criminal activities in the state. “The recent news of the foiled terrorist plot designed to kill thousands of innocent men, women and children on flights to the United States underscores that we must remain vigilant against and ongoing terrorist threat,” Perry said. “The size and scope of the planned operation underscores the fact that Texas must continue to prioritize how federal homeland security funds are spent so that we do all we can to ensure the safety of Texans.”
"Texas Homeland Security Grants to Focus on Technology", Government Technology, 16 Aug. 2006
