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The Ideas of Texas

by Cindy Posey
Published: Nov. 2

Kurt Bartelmehs had an idea. Through a casual conversation, the technology integration specialist became aware of a plan to renovate the UT Police Department’s Dispatch and Emergency Operations Center. Bartelmehs, whose official title is assistant vice president of research, suggested redesigning the space to integrate technology into the plans more thoroughly and efficiently. His efforts [...]

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