Protecting information

Article Abstract:

Computers are becoming more visible in the housing and community development industry. As information networks expand, so must security measures taken to prevent files from being fraudulently accessed by employees or outsider hackers. Unauthorized access can be gained more readily by internal users as more computers are added to a network and by external users via dial-up phone lines. Building in protection against unauthorized access to networks is recommended which can be accomplished by establishing barriers between computer files and users. Card keys to gain entry to computer rooms can prohibit internal violaters. Additionally, a terminal-oriented security approach can be used which requires users to know a password or code to gain access.

Methods, Information management, Access control, Information storage and retrieval systems, Access control (Computers), Computer access control

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Fighting the drug trade

Article Abstract:

The Dayton (OH) Metropolitan Housing Authority (DMHA) has developed a trespass program to fight residential drug terrorism in the Dayton/Montgomery area. The program, which has been in effect since July 1987, combines efforts of the local police force and DMHA personnel to issue trespass warning notices to suspected non-residents loitering on DMHA property. Individuals cited for trespassing can then be legally searched for possession of drugs and fire arms. Since the program's inception, nearly 1,100 individuals have been warned to stay off of DMHA property, 400 people have been arrested for criminal trespass, and nearly 300 people have been cited for drug trafficking or drug abuse.

Case studies, Safety and security measures, Laws, regulations and rules, Narcotics, Control of, Narcotics control, Ohio, Public housing, Crime, Dosage and administration, Trespass, Drug abuse and crime, Dayton, Ohio

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Are you discriminating?

Article Abstract:

The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 provides effective enforcement of federal fair housing law and extends protection to the disabled and families with children. The Act allows the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to investigate complaints of discriminatory housing practices and to try to resolve differences through conciliation. If conciliation fails, a hearing is held by an administrative law judge. Civil penalties of $10,000 to $50,000 may also be imposed.

Analysis, Housing discrimination

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