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Congratulations to Pat.
The University of Houston's Southwest Public Safety Technology Center (SWTC) played a notable role in the creation of the legislation to create the Houston Ship Channel Security District.
SWTC's Pat Bellamy named to Houston Port Security Panel
Harris County Judge Robert Eckels has appointed SWTC Test and Evalution Division Director, Pat Bellamy, to chair the Houston Port Strategic Security Council (PSSC), which oversees these security projects. On August 22, 2006, the Harris County Commissioner's Court authorized negotiation and preparation of an agreement between the Harris County, Port of Houston Authority, and SWTC for implementation of port security projects.
Donald Birx Named Vice President of Research
Donald L. Birx has been named vice chancellor for the University of Houston System and vice president for research for the University of Houston. His appointment was announced August 17, 2006, by UH System Chancellor and UH President Jay Gogue.
Student Research Opportunities offered by the National Institue of Justice
The National Institute of Justice is once again offering two student research opportunities: the Graduate Research Fellowship and the W.E.B. DuBois Fellowship Program.
Computer 101 Training gets underway
SWTC has joined with the Sheriff’s Association of Texas to go on-site at locations around Texas to train law enforcement personnel in basic computer skills. Sheriffs in 107 of the 254 Texas counties enrolled themselves, their officers, and other staff, for a total of 702 participants.
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