NCJ Number
231548
Date Published
August 2010
Length
12 pages
Annotation
This issue of TechBeat reports on new developments in technology for law enforcement, corrections, and forensic sciences.
Abstract
Innovations in technology and approaches in law enforcement, corrections, and forensic sciences presented as research articles in this issue of TechBeat include: Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR), blended learning methods in training, digital video surveillance, Forensic and Crime Scene Tool Set (FACTS), 2.4/4.9 GHz broadband network, and the restructuring of the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC). In addition to these articles, this issue brief synopsizes of technology projects, programs, and initiatives being conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and NIJ's NLECTC which include: technology Webinars, weapons and protective systems, Forensic Technology Center of Excellence (CoE), replacement brake pad performance, cell phones in corrections, and the Forensic Information Data Exchange (FIDEX) system.
Date Published: August 1, 2010