The Southwest Public Safety Technology Center (SWTC) is a collaborative effort on the part of the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston and the Sheriffs' Association of Texas (SAT). SWTC is made possible through a congressionally-mandated grant administered by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Office of Science & Technology.

SWTC's Mission is to develop integrated technology solutions for the public safety and homeland security community in keeping with our nation’s move toward an integrated homeland security infrastructure, including, but not limited to critical infrastructure (seaport, airport and other public utilities) protection and security, interoperable communications, intelligent transportation, emergency health services, incident command, and mass evacuation.

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SWTC team is in the OLETC Mock Prison Riot May 2007 showcasing two exciting technologies: Facial Recognition for Monitoring has the potential to be done passively and unobtrusively at a comfortable distance. For detail:http://www.tlc2.uh.edu/swtc/RnD/RD_Projects/facial_recognition/ RFID Personnel and Property Tracking Management – effective and efficient technology to enhance the location and tracking of personnel like prison officials or inmates and court evidence.   See link for detail.