Put Technology to Work October 2018

VOLUME 4 ISSUE 1 In This Issue Page 1 APD Crime Lab/Crime Scene Unit Recieves Prestigious Accreditation | Arlington Kicks Off Water Main Renewal Project Near Collins and Arkansas Page 2 City Releases Interactive Street Tracker Map Page 3 UTA Researchers Patent Technology for Smart Seat Cushion, Adaptable Prosthetics | Cloud 9 Perception Page 4 FY19 Budget by the Numbers | Annual Pavement Survey to Gather Data on South Arlington Street Conditions APD Crime Lab/Crime Scene Unit Recieves Prestigious Accreditation After a very rigorous inspection, the Arlington Police Department’s Crime Laboratory/Crime Scene Unit accreditation was renewed by the ANAB/ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board. This is a renewal of one of the highest levels of forensic investigation and laboratory work in the nation. The APD Crime Lab/Crime Scene Unit was able to attain this high level of accreditation because of the extensive commitment of resources and preparation by the management and personnel of the program. The APD Crime Lab/ Crime Scene Unit in 2015 earned accreditation status in Forensic Inspection and was renewed in 2017. Connect with us on social media: Arlington Kicks Off Water Main Renewal Project Near Collins and Arkansas During the week of September 27, an Arlington Water Utilities water main renewal project will begin and lead to the replacement of about 25,000 feet, or five miles, of aging water mains near Collins Street and Arkansas Lane. Under a contract approved by the Arlington City Council, Murphy Pipeline Contractors will use a trenchless replacement method to install 6 to 12-inch water mains. The project involves a section of streets west (Continued on page 2) www.arlingtontx.gov | www.myarlingtontx.com