12/31/2008 9:05:10 AM
Overcoming jurisdictions’ desire to implement technical solutions before thoroughly understanding the business needs represents one of the key challenges an agency faces in providing interoperability-related technical assistance. This article emphasizes the importance of identifying stakeholders and creating partnerships prior to investing in new technology so that all those involved have a say in (and agree to) how information should be shared. This process is critical to properly addressing interoperability issues.
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12/24/2008 12:11:32 PM
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security ( DHS) today opened the application period for approximately $48.6 million under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Driver’s License Security Grant Program. These grants support state efforts to prevent terrorism and reduce fraud by improving the reliability and accuracy of identification documents that state governments issue. The FY 2009 Driver’s License Security Grant Program will accept proposals that improve state capabilities consistent with the requirements of the REAL ID final rule. This year’s program also will contain pre-determined target allocation funds to all 56 states and territories instead of the competitively awarded funds issued to states and territories under the FY 2008 REAL ID program funds. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov.
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12/23/2008 3:07:15 PM
An electronic, interlinked system that went online this year has revolutionized the way Kentucky law enforcement and criminal justice professionals access and serve warrants, summonses, and other related documents. Nearly a year after it was first implemented, more than 62 percent of the new warrants entered into the E-Warrants system have been served, compared with less than 10 percent served under the old system. The system, which first went live in Jefferson County, Kentucky, in January 2008, has since been launched in the following Kentucky counties: Campbell, Scott, Bourbon and Woodford. The program is expected to launch in Fayette County in early 2009 and be active statewide within the next 24 months.
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