23.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 11/16/2021
- Title:
- DEMS Award recognition
- Submitted By:
- Richard Semple, Information Technology
- Department:
- Information Technology
- Agenda Category:
- Regular Agenda Items
Information
Agenda Item
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on recognizing staff from the District Attorney, County Attorney, and Technology Services for winning two national awards for the County's Digital Evidence Management System (DEMS).
Background
Williamson County’s Digital Evidence Management (DEMS) application was selected for two national awards recently: MCCI’s 2021 Automation Project of the Year Award winner and State Scoop 2021 Local Smart Award. These achievements were made possible through the excellent teamwork between the County Attorney, District Attorney, and Technology Services.
The Automation Project of the Year Award - encompasses the essence of ROI, teamwork, and process improvement.
Nationwide Local Smart Award- recognizing projects that change the way citizens receive services or how local government operates.
Williamson County, Texas, digitally transformed the evidence lifecycle management for the County and District Attorneys’ offices with secure online portals for law enforcement agencies and defense attorneys as digital records are uploaded by agencies and shared with approved parties. The portals allow internal agencies to transfer any case-related digital files with agencies nationwide.
The Automation Project of the Year Award - encompasses the essence of ROI, teamwork, and process improvement.
Nationwide Local Smart Award- recognizing projects that change the way citizens receive services or how local government operates.
Williamson County, Texas, digitally transformed the evidence lifecycle management for the County and District Attorneys’ offices with secure online portals for law enforcement agencies and defense attorneys as digital records are uploaded by agencies and shared with approved parties. The portals allow internal agencies to transfer any case-related digital files with agencies nationwide.
Fiscal Impact
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Attachments
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Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge Exec Asst. | Becky Pruitt | 11/09/2021 04:22 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Richard Semple
- Started On:
- 11/09/2021 03:18 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 11/09/2021