For example, advances in enhanced 911 and computer-aided law enforcement dispatch technologies have given quick insight to the location of incidents. Sen. Carol Fukunaga In Hawaii, information technology is proving to be very helpful in combating neighborhood and property crime. Michael T. Hernon Boston Police were faced with instituting a neighborhood policing program without any significant increase in the number of officers. By completely overhauling the booking and arrest process via digital mug shots and fingerprints, the department began to save up to 40,000 officer hours per year. Randy Johnson Today, only some states can keep track of welfare benefit records when recipients move within that state.
Technology also creates a safer work environment for our public safety officers.
Dr. Costis Toregas Information technology, in the form of improved dispatching systems, record-keeping and management of reports has provided a structure of support and the tools to help bring about this turnaround. PTI has launched a major new research initiative within our membership to improve the procurement and utilization of public safety technology. 1.Local governments insist on dictating terms for telecommunications access and fees. Clinton opposes Internet taxes, and the Internet Tax Freedom Bill is moving in Congress, yet the National League of Cities and other local organizations oppose a tax-free Internet. Gov. Weld of Massachusetts said counties have outlived their usefulness and can be replaced by e-mail, centralized state land records and other online databases.