The Information Technology (IT) needs of the Constable’s office are handled
by the Technical Services Division. The
personnel of this division possess specialized skill sets. The
division personnel include network engineers, programmers, computer
forensics personnel, investigators, and technical support personnel.
They are tasked with the planning, maintenance, development,
deployment, upgrades,
and repair of all systems and equipment related to the
Department’s computer needs. Some of the duties of this division include:: - Management and maintenance of the networks at
all the Department’s substations including server management, data storage, and
network security.
- Management of remote site communications via
dedicated T1 lines and microwave communications.
- Maintenance and support the patrol vehicle MDT’s
(Mobile Data Terminals).
- Management of the wireless communications
between the patrol vehicle MDT’s and the Department’s network.
- Mobile
Command Center
deployment and operations.
- Software development and deployment.
- User support and trouble shooting.
- Internet and Intranet website development and
management.
- The testing and evaluation and training related
to the acquisition of new equipment which keeps the Department on the cutting
edge of technology.
- High Tech Crimes Investigation and prosecution.
After
the 911 events, this division worked federal and local authorities in
our area to assist them with field investigations. In the time to
follow, through the efforts of local and federal authorities, the RCFL
(Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory) for the Houston area was
established. Our Department currently has personnel assigned to
the RCFL who have specialized training by the FBI in the field of
computer forensics and investigation. During and after hurricanes
Rita and Ike, personnel from this division were continuously on duty
providing support and insuring that there were no interruptions in
dispatch or patrol operations.
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