Speech outlines steps to connect homeland security and hometown security.

Ashburn, Va., June 8, 2010. The IJIS Institute Public Safety Technical Standards Committee (IPSTSC) has released a new whitepaper entitled Standardized Interfaces and Exchanges for Justice and Public Safety. IPSTSC is a standing committee of the IJIS Institute, a nonprofit organization that focuses on mission-critical information sharing for justice, public safety, and homeland security.

The IJIS Institute has a new page on the public web site for “Recommended Technology Reading” that includes top business and technology books recommended by IJIS Institute leaders, members, and staff. You can purchase the books through a direct link to Amazon.com and generate a small profit for the IJIS Institute at the same time. Visit the new page today at http://www.ijis.org/_resources/astore.html.

The Alliance of States with Prescription Monitoring Programs (ASPMP), in partnership with Brandeis University, and with support from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), has the opportunity this year to hold topic-specific meetings in addition to their regional and national meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to respond to specific requests from the field regarding high-priority issues. The first topical meeting will focus on law enforcement’s role in Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs.

Review and Assessment of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department CAD/RMS Proposal Evaluation Process

The National Center for Victims of Crime and the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs, within the U.S. Department of Justice, are proud to announce the 2009 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 26 – May 2, 2009. Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) has been a time of national remembrance—an opportunity for communities; victims and their loved ones; and victim-serving professionals to join together and reflect on the hard won progress achieved in victims’ rights and services and the challenges many crime victims still face. The 2009 NCVRW theme, “25 Years of Rebuilding Lives: Celebrating the Victims of Crime Act,” recognizes and celebrates the profound and wide-reaching impact of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) on victims’ rights and resources.

The National Center for Victims of Crime and the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs, within the U.S. Department of Justice, are proud to announce the 2009 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 26 – May 2, 2009. Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) has been a time of national remembrance—an opportunity for communities; victims and their loved ones; and victim-serving professionals to join together and reflect on the hard won progress achieved in victims’ rights and services and the challenges many crime victims still face. The 2009 NCVRW theme, “25 Years of Rebuilding Lives: Celebrating the Victims of Crime Act,” recognizes and celebrates the profound and wide-reaching impact of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) on victims’ rights and resources.

Virgin Islands Law Enforcement Planning Commission Criminal Justice Records Improvement Project Review and Assessment

Recommendations for North Dakota Regarding CJIS and State Radio

Client Agency
North Dakota Criminal Justice Information Sharing Program (CJIS)
State Radio Division of the Department of Emergency Services
State of North Dakota

Participating IJIS Institute Staff
Scott Parker
Project Manager

Participating IJIS Institute Consultants and Firms
Lawrence Freie, SRA International
G. Thomas Sandbach, Justice Technology Consulting

Dates Services Provided
April 28-29, 2008

Overview of Technology Assistance Request
The State of North Dakota is looking for assistance in the assessment of the correlation of criminal justice information sharing services provided by the North Dakota Criminal Justice Information Sharing Program (CJIS) and the State Radio Division of the Department of Emergency Services. Initial discussions have occurred between the officials of these agencies, the State’s CIO, and Adjutant General. They are in concurrence that both agencies are interested in working towards a common goal to provide information sharing services in the most efficient method to stakeholders.

Winnebago County, Illinois, Court and Case Management System Requirements Definition Document Review

Detroit and Southeastern Michigan Information and Intelligence Center (DSEMIIC) Review and Assessment