Body language: Using biometric technology 1st March 2002 A few years ago, a dangerous criminal walked out of the Lancaster County (Pa.) Prison after fooling officials into believing that he was someone else.
GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY/Needs analysis improves enterprise GIS 1st February 2002 Given the potential of a geographic information system (GIS) as a tool for enhancing decision management and efficiency, local governments can make a
GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY/Integrated systems improve welfare delivery 1st January 2002 As a result of federal legislation aimed at reducing the size of welfare roles, counties have turned to new technologies to improve their social service
311 system takes the pressure off emergency center 1st December 2001 In August, Houston launched a 311 telephone system to manage residents’ requests for city services. It is one of 36 local governments that have implemented
PUBLIC TRANSIT/Shuttle system creates low-impact retail district 1st December 2001 The FlatIron Shopping District in Broomfield, Colo., is spread out across three main developments: FlatIron Crossing, FlatIron Marketplace and Main Street
City’s computer system handles Web, phone, fax requests 1st November 2001 While most local governments use personal computers as the main tool for delivering electronic government services, Denton, Texas, has expanded its definition
Managing customer relationships 1st November 2001 As local governments begin using more high-tech tools to conduct business, they run the risk of losing touch with the residents they serve.
Document recording system tested in Washington 1st November 2001 In April, the Thurston County, Wash., Auditor’s Office began a 72-day pilot program to test an electronic document recording system. The program’s goal
GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY/Locking down on computer security 1st October 2001 Gaithersburg, Md., learned the importance of managing a comprehensive security program following two significant computer security breaches in June. Those
County manages floodplains with updated photos 1st October 2001 Until recently, Maricopa County, Ariz., used semirectified aerial photography in a GIS to help manage floodplains. However, the photographs lacked positional
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S. 30th August 2024
