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Our substantial technology portfolio includes work in analytics , web and windows software development, data sharing and integration, GIS applications, mobile app development , data hosting, and website design and development. Our software is utilized in several states and has changed the way that law enforcement, traffic engineers and many other disciplines conduct business, resulting in more crimes being solved, more lives being saved on the highways and greater efficiencies in a number of areas across the government IT enterprise. SAFETY Portal Access public crash data information for the purposes of analysis, research, and reporting. Algo Traffic View real-time traffic updates for Alabama roadways via the Algo website or mobile app. VORTEX Learn about our research into severe weather communications as part of a nationwide NOAA study. Crash Facts Book Read the most recent compendium of Alabama crash statistics published by ALDOT. Our Specialties Our research and development activities are centered on the application of novel technology in the following disciplines Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Analytics Motor Vehicles Homeland Security Health & Human Services Weather & Disaster Recovery Emergency Medical Services Our Mission The Center for Advanced Public Safety will engage in innovative, state-of-the-art software research and development, with the primary goal of making the world a safer and better place. In addition, our advancements in technology will serve as an engine for advancing interdisciplinary research at The University of Alabama. Latest News ALL NEWS January 9, 2020 Weather warning experts say many people don’t know their location January 6, 2020 Is Mobile ready for electric scooters? Trendy devices bring safety and regulatory worries December 31, 2019 20 Experts Predict The Most Significant Weather And Climate Advances Of The Next Decade December 25, 2019 Thanksgiving, Christmas have different causes for car crashes December 19, 2019 All available State Troopers put on Christmas travel period patrol Twitter @UACAPS We are proud to have developed the website as a partner with @ UA_SocialWork . Read more about this important initia… https://t.co/m4akCqlUCw 08:08 PM Jan 23rd Reply 0 Retweet 2 Like @UACAPS Did not make it for the photo but CAPS personnel are attending TRB and glad to be a part of it! https://t.co/l1EwwbODpX 08:09 PM Jan 13th Reply 0 Retweet 3 Like @UACAPS Ahead of the severe weather expected for this weekend across Alabama, experts suggest locating your home on a map,… https://t.co/JGmC86RSXF 04:00 PM Jan 9th Reply 2 Retweet 3 Like @UACAPS Your bad decisions could affect more people than you imagine. #DriveSober https://t.co/Kgvs1uL8v1 03:35 PM Dec 31st Reply 0 Retweet 2 Like @UACAPS The only RIP there should be this year is unwrapping presents. #DriveSober https://t.co/jULvacIUGh 03:35 PM Dec 25th Reply 1 Retweet 2 Like @UACAPS We would like to wish our sponsors, partners, friends and colleagues a happy holiday and safe new year. CAPS looks… https://t.co/EbUDVBC1Xb 02:35 PM Dec 24th Reply 1 Retweet 6 Like @UACAPS A night out shouldn’t end in a silent night. #DriveSober https://t.co/uoTlMSUr2I 03:35 PM Dec 23rd Reply 2 Retweet 2 Like @UACAPS If it’s going to be a December to remember, make it for the right reasons. #DriveSober https://t.co/6GB5PKMt1L 04:35 PM Dec 20th Reply 0 Retweet 3 Like @UACAPS RT @ GHSAHQ : More than 104 million holiday travelers will DRIVE to their destinations this year, the most on record. #BuckleUp #DriveSafe #D … 03:13 PM Dec 19th Reply 4 Retweet 0 Like @UACAPS Check out the press release from the MS Highway Patrol on CAPS developed eCrash https://t.co/ZHRzRDvzNg 10:15 PM Dec 18th Reply 0 Retweet 4 Like Follow The University of Alabama College of Engineering Contact Us SAFETY Portal CARE Software Tech Support Copyright © 2020 The University of Alabama | Disclaimer | Privacy | Accessibility...