A new surveillance system that may be a big boost to law enforcement is currently being developed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate. The new image surveillance system can be easily mounted on walls, ceiling or even trucks and makes use of a series of individual cameras assembled together into a ...

The Nacogdoches Texas County Sheriff’s office may be adding high-tech digital video equipment to some of its patrol cars. County Judge Joe English said the county will contribute about $35,000 in Homeland Security grants to help pay for about seven video systems. Currently, the Sheriff’s office vehicles are equipped with antiquated VHS video systems. The ...