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Burnet County
Burnet police are ditching their clunky old ticketing system for a new app that speeds up traffic stops and cuts down on paperwork errors. It’s a simple tech fix designed to get you back on the road faster and keep court records accurate.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 7 the 60 before.
The proposed standards could increase the cost per computer by approximately $1,200 compared to previous models.
The IT department benefits from a more secure and manageable network environment.
Individual departments may face higher costs and reduced flexibility in their technology budgets.
The county is struggling to balance cybersecurity needs with competitive bidding laws. There is disagreement over whether to hire an outside consultant or follow the IT director's recommendations.
There is a disagreement between the clerks and the county administration over who should manage the county's software system. This affects how quickly records are processed and how grant reports are filed.
Damage to public surveillance cameras has prompted county authorities to scrap the system altogether, officials say.Burnet County Sheriff’s Office leadership alerted the public Aug. 3 that vandals destroyed...
The county is struggling to balance the need for high-security, standardized computer hardware with the need for competitive bidding and cost control. The IT department argues that proprietary BIOS settings are required to prevent cyberattacks, while the Auditor argues this creates a monopoly that drives up costs.
Burnet County removes license plate reader cameras after vandalism incidents KEYE
Effective Monday, Aug. 3, the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office has reportedly removed all of its fixed automated license plate reader Flock cameras. While BCSO has removed its cameras, there are still several present under different agencies in the Highland Lakes area.
Cameras utilizing the Flock system of gathering real-time images of vehicles are located in and around the Marble Falls...
The Burnet Police Department will soon begin using a new ticketing system in an effort to reduce traffic stop times, protect against system outages, and streamline data entries done by the municipal court.
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