Posted on September 24, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
The Starke County Council and Commission members discussed two requests by IT Director Richard Franks last week.
Sheriff Bill Dulin agreed to pay $15,900 out of his budget to pay for the service agreement for the Computer Aided Dispatch program which leaves about $14,100 of the agreement unfunded.
The CAD system maintains records for all calls, jail software and Jail Tracker system.
The suggestion was to take the funding out of the Jail CEDIT Fund which was recommended by the commissioners and approved by the county council.
Franks also recommended spending $10,000 out of the Cumulative Capital Development Fund for off-site Cloud storage to help protect the county’s data from potential ransomware attacks.
Council President Dave Pearman asked why the firewall already being paid for can’t be used, but Franks explained that the firewall is not enough protection.
The county is also insured to cover the cost of lost business in the event of a ransomware attack.
The council unanimously approved the expense. Pearman reminded those in attendance that there is an employee policy in place in regards to opening certain email attachments and content from other sources.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Monday, March 11, 2019
Starke County Jail Updates Inmate Information System
Posted on March 11, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County Justice Center officials are preparing for a launch of new software that will assist the staff in updating information in an upgraded computer system.
The new system, Computer Aided Dispatch, or CAD, will be live soon which will allow officers to have easier access to information to compile reports and to submit data. Along with the CAD system, a new jail inmate system received an update to the Jailtracker system.
The change in systems has caused a bit of confusion to members of the public, but Starke County IT Director Richard Franks says the upgrade is a needed step.
“This upgrade has a deep impact on the security of the jail and its residents as well as the rest of the county,” stated Franks. “This also plays a very big role on the accuracy of data that is kept on an inmate. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office has the county inmate roster available as a way for the public to conveniently get information on who is being housed in the jail and does not really have to have that option available at all.”
To access the Jailtracker site, click here.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County Justice Center officials are preparing for a launch of new software that will assist the staff in updating information in an upgraded computer system.
The new system, Computer Aided Dispatch, or CAD, will be live soon which will allow officers to have easier access to information to compile reports and to submit data. Along with the CAD system, a new jail inmate system received an update to the Jailtracker system.
The change in systems has caused a bit of confusion to members of the public, but Starke County IT Director Richard Franks says the upgrade is a needed step.
“This upgrade has a deep impact on the security of the jail and its residents as well as the rest of the county,” stated Franks. “This also plays a very big role on the accuracy of data that is kept on an inmate. The Starke County Sheriff’s Office has the county inmate roster available as a way for the public to conveniently get information on who is being housed in the jail and does not really have to have that option available at all.”
To access the Jailtracker site, click here.
Monday, March 4, 2019
City of Knox to be Included in CAD System Switch After Entering into Agreement with County
Posted on March 4, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Knox officials took action last week to get on board with the county-wide switch to a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
When the Knox Board of Works met last Wednesday, Mayor Dennis Estok provided some details about the new CAD System, stating that the upgrade is expected to address the issues that have been going on with the current dispatch system.
Estok said there are about 12 or 13 entities that currently use this system. Police Chief Harold Smith added that he knows that La Porte, Porter, Marshall and Pulaski Counties are either already utilizing CAD or in the process of switching over.
Chief Smith also mentioned that Hamlet and North Judson will be switching over as well and explained the County was able to obtain a grant to help cover all the first year fees for the municipalities.
While the first year was covered, Estok noted that this expense will need to be budgeted for in the future. He said it will likely be an annual cost of $7,000.
Estok explained that while that may seem like a lot to add on, it is far less than what it would cost for the city to purchase a new system separate from the county.
To make plans for where to budget the item, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston asked if this system will also be utilized by the fire department. Knox Center Township Fire Chief Kenny Pfost replied that it would be used by their department as well.
Board of Works members voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with county for the new CAD System. According to Estok, officials are aiming to have it up and running by April.
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI
Knox officials took action last week to get on board with the county-wide switch to a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
When the Knox Board of Works met last Wednesday, Mayor Dennis Estok provided some details about the new CAD System, stating that the upgrade is expected to address the issues that have been going on with the current dispatch system.
Estok said there are about 12 or 13 entities that currently use this system. Police Chief Harold Smith added that he knows that La Porte, Porter, Marshall and Pulaski Counties are either already utilizing CAD or in the process of switching over.
Chief Smith also mentioned that Hamlet and North Judson will be switching over as well and explained the County was able to obtain a grant to help cover all the first year fees for the municipalities.
While the first year was covered, Estok noted that this expense will need to be budgeted for in the future. He said it will likely be an annual cost of $7,000.
Estok explained that while that may seem like a lot to add on, it is far less than what it would cost for the city to purchase a new system separate from the county.
To make plans for where to budget the item, Clerk-Treasurer Jeff Houston asked if this system will also be utilized by the fire department. Knox Center Township Fire Chief Kenny Pfost replied that it would be used by their department as well.
Board of Works members voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with county for the new CAD System. According to Estok, officials are aiming to have it up and running by April.
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