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February 10, 2004
GovPro Newsletter
Tuesday, February 10, 2004 Volume 3, Issue
6 Welcome to the GovPro Newsletter brought to you by the Penton Government Media Group. Look forward to news, resources, product and supplier information, and links relating to the government market.
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Sponsored by MSA
CONTENTS Group Finds Flaws in Proposed Budget America Logs On Weather Information to Aid Planning Wireless Spending on the Rise Federal Grant Funds Citys GIS News of The Weird Win a Digital Camera and MP3 Player
FEATURES
FLAWED BUDGET FOR 2005 WOULD FAIL HOMETOWN AMERICA
The proposed Bush budget for 2005 is a flawed budget that fails to keep our communities strong," says National League of Cities (NLC) President Charles Lyons, selectman from Arlington, MA. Lyons says cuts to federal programs like community policing would translate directly into cuts in local services.
The National League of Cities is also concerned that the continuing, growing federal deficit will take resources from programs that benefit Americas cities and towns. Making the tax cuts permanent would lead to higher deficits and more cuts in domestic programs, hurting children and families.
For full text, visit: http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/27700/
ONLINE ACTIVITY GROWS
A new Harris Poll finds that the Internet continues to become more useful and more used. While the total Internet population is rising more slowly than it was in the late 90s, the proportion of those with broadband is rising much faster (Harris Poll of January 14, 2004) and more people are using the Internet for a wider variety of purposes.
For full text, visit: http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/27699/
MSA
Since 1914, MSA has been offering a complete line of personal protection equipment and instruments. MSA has over two thousand products on GSA schedules covering Respiratory Protection, Head/Eye/Face/Hearing Protection, Fall Protection, Portable Instruments for Gas Detection and Mining/Emergency/Specialty Equipment.
Visit GSA Advantage!, http://r.pm0.net/s/c?ij.7jne.12.464t.5bxn
to see MSA products under contract or call MSA at 1-888-837-2158 for a GSA catalog.
SITE PUTS WEATHER DATA AT PUBLIC WORKS FINGERTIPS
AccuWeather.com (www.accuweather.com) announced that it has launched a Web site which will serve as a new planning tool for directors and engineers of public works, and others involved in public safety. AccuWeather.com Business (business.accuweather.com) streamlines planning by featuring all weather information relevant to operations on one page for instant and easy access.
For full text, visit: http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/27720/
MEYER PRODUCTS
Meyer Products offers more than 35 steel and polyethylene snow plows to fit exact vehicle frame and weight specifications for exceptional performance in all applications. Choose from 7 spreaders for sidewalk to highway coverage. Visit: http://r.pm0.net/s/c?ij.7pmm.4.2hqf.6563
NEWS
CITIES, STATES SPEND MILLIONS ON WIRELESS
Cities and states, working on homeland security and general emergency response, are putting interoperable wireless communications at the top of their lists. Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner has proposed spending $12 million to upgrade her state's 800 MHz radio system, used by emergency workers, so as to widen its coverage and effectiveness.
Detroit officials are considering an 800 MHz system, says city director of homeland security Shelby Slater, and expect to spend over $100 million for a system that will be interoperable with Michigan's state emergency personnel system. Arizona gave its first responders a pod communications system, which is less expensive than a new statewide communications infrastructure.
Congress wants states, regions, and cities to move toward such communications, according to House Select Committee on Homeland Security member Rep. Jim Turner (D-Texas), who adds that there will be grants for homeland security.
Source: The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC)
GIS DISPELS THE FOG AROUND SAN FRANCISCO CRIME
San Francisco used a $1.5 million federal grant to install Crime Mapping Analysis for Public Safety (CrimeMaps). Police access the network via a browser or Citrix Systems' remote-access application. San Francisco Telecommunications and Information Services technology manager Erich Seamon notes that CrimeMaps' security is such that users can only access the system from a police personal computer. He adds that earmarking crime-combating resources will be easier by being able to see trends and problem areas. Color-coding density levels and patterns are seen by offices, with threshold alerts going off if a certain number of crimes happen in a particular neighborhood. CrimeMaps is configured to fulfill the San Francisco officers' request to have 911 call information put into the database.
Source: The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC)
NEWS OF THE WEIRD: Bizarre but true stories about real people. http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/28251/
LINKS
C & H Distributors provide a fast, efficient way to purchase shelving, cabinets, packaging and shipping products, or office furniture. Visit:http://r.pm0.net/s/c?ij.7mag.8.1jex.5bxn
Strong Hold offers heavy-duty, 12-gauge steel cabinets, tables, and desks with 14-gauge shelves. The strongest storage units available. Visit: http://r.pm0.net/s/c?ij.7pmm.11.4ahq.6563
You may qualify for a FREE Magazine Subscription
Complimentary subscriptions to Government Product News, a product-driven resource, and Government PROcurement, editorial targeting the public sector purchasing professional are available to those who qualify.
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GovPro Newsletter, 1300 E. 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44114-1503
Copyright 2004 Penton Media, Inc.
6 Welcome to the GovPro Newsletter brought to you by the Penton Government Media Group. Look forward to news, resources, product and supplier information, and links relating to the government market.
If this message was sent in error or you wish to unsubscribe, see the unsubscribe information below.
Sponsored by MSA
CONTENTS Group Finds Flaws in Proposed Budget America Logs On Weather Information to Aid Planning Wireless Spending on the Rise Federal Grant Funds Citys GIS News of The Weird Win a Digital Camera and MP3 Player
FEATURES
FLAWED BUDGET FOR 2005 WOULD FAIL HOMETOWN AMERICA
The proposed Bush budget for 2005 is a flawed budget that fails to keep our communities strong," says National League of Cities (NLC) President Charles Lyons, selectman from Arlington, MA. Lyons says cuts to federal programs like community policing would translate directly into cuts in local services.
The National League of Cities is also concerned that the continuing, growing federal deficit will take resources from programs that benefit Americas cities and towns. Making the tax cuts permanent would lead to higher deficits and more cuts in domestic programs, hurting children and families.
For full text, visit: http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/27700/
ONLINE ACTIVITY GROWS
A new Harris Poll finds that the Internet continues to become more useful and more used. While the total Internet population is rising more slowly than it was in the late 90s, the proportion of those with broadband is rising much faster (Harris Poll of January 14, 2004) and more people are using the Internet for a wider variety of purposes.
For full text, visit: http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/27699/
MSA
Since 1914, MSA has been offering a complete line of personal protection equipment and instruments. MSA has over two thousand products on GSA schedules covering Respiratory Protection, Head/Eye/Face/Hearing Protection, Fall Protection, Portable Instruments for Gas Detection and Mining/Emergency/Specialty Equipment.
Visit GSA Advantage!, http://r.pm0.net/s/c?ij.7jne.12.464t.5bxn
to see MSA products under contract or call MSA at 1-888-837-2158 for a GSA catalog.
SITE PUTS WEATHER DATA AT PUBLIC WORKS FINGERTIPS
AccuWeather.com (www.accuweather.com) announced that it has launched a Web site which will serve as a new planning tool for directors and engineers of public works, and others involved in public safety. AccuWeather.com Business (business.accuweather.com) streamlines planning by featuring all weather information relevant to operations on one page for instant and easy access.
For full text, visit: http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/27720/
MEYER PRODUCTS
Meyer Products offers more than 35 steel and polyethylene snow plows to fit exact vehicle frame and weight specifications for exceptional performance in all applications. Choose from 7 spreaders for sidewalk to highway coverage. Visit: http://r.pm0.net/s/c?ij.7pmm.4.2hqf.6563
NEWS
CITIES, STATES SPEND MILLIONS ON WIRELESS
Cities and states, working on homeland security and general emergency response, are putting interoperable wireless communications at the top of their lists. Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner has proposed spending $12 million to upgrade her state's 800 MHz radio system, used by emergency workers, so as to widen its coverage and effectiveness.
Detroit officials are considering an 800 MHz system, says city director of homeland security Shelby Slater, and expect to spend over $100 million for a system that will be interoperable with Michigan's state emergency personnel system. Arizona gave its first responders a pod communications system, which is less expensive than a new statewide communications infrastructure.
Congress wants states, regions, and cities to move toward such communications, according to House Select Committee on Homeland Security member Rep. Jim Turner (D-Texas), who adds that there will be grants for homeland security.
Source: The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC)
GIS DISPELS THE FOG AROUND SAN FRANCISCO CRIME
San Francisco used a $1.5 million federal grant to install Crime Mapping Analysis for Public Safety (CrimeMaps). Police access the network via a browser or Citrix Systems' remote-access application. San Francisco Telecommunications and Information Services technology manager Erich Seamon notes that CrimeMaps' security is such that users can only access the system from a police personal computer. He adds that earmarking crime-combating resources will be easier by being able to see trends and problem areas. Color-coding density levels and patterns are seen by offices, with threshold alerts going off if a certain number of crimes happen in a particular neighborhood. CrimeMaps is configured to fulfill the San Francisco officers' request to have 911 call information put into the database.
Source: The National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC)
NEWS OF THE WEIRD: Bizarre but true stories about real people. http://www.govpro.com/GPRONewsletter/Article/28251/
LINKS
C & H Distributors provide a fast, efficient way to purchase shelving, cabinets, packaging and shipping products, or office furniture. Visit:http://r.pm0.net/s/c?ij.7mag.8.1jex.5bxn
Strong Hold offers heavy-duty, 12-gauge steel cabinets, tables, and desks with 14-gauge shelves. The strongest storage units available. Visit: http://r.pm0.net/s/c?ij.7pmm.11.4ahq.6563
You may qualify for a FREE Magazine Subscription
Complimentary subscriptions to Government Product News, a product-driven resource, and Government PROcurement, editorial targeting the public sector purchasing professional are available to those who qualify.
To subscribe to Government Product News visit: http://r.pm0.net/s/c?ij.75qj.15.1jf8.5c17
To subscribe to Government Procurement visit: http://r.pm0.net/s/c?ij.75qj.16.1jf9.5c17
GovPro Newsletter, 1300 E. 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44114-1503
Copyright 2004 Penton Media, Inc.
