S.E.A.R.C.H. Symposium Washington DC March 13, 2006

1. S.E.A.R.C.H. SymposiumWashington DCMarch 13, 2006 Previous More Information Next

2. The Premise ALL TERRORISM IS LOCAL “We must accept the reality that local authorities, not federal, have the primary responsibility for preventing, responding to and recovering from terrorist attacks”. Previous More Information Next

3. IACP Position Paper: “From Hometown Security to Homeland Security” • All Terrorism is Local • Prevention is Paramount • Hometown Security IS Homeland Security • Homeland Security Strategies must be coordinated NATIONALLY, not Federally • Bottom-Up Engineering is Essential to Success Previous More Information Next

4. Former Attorney General John AshcroftMay 14, 2004 impediments to communication and information sharing among the men and women charged with keeping America safe." “…the greatest structural failure in thwarting the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks involved the Previous More Information Next

5. Law Enforcement Information Environment • “Don’t know exactly what information we have” • Working across agency level information platforms • Full content of records cannot be electronically searched or analyzed • Unable to “connect the dots” in crime and terrorism within a jurisdiction or across multiple jurisdictions Previous More Information Next

6. The Information Pyramid Federal Agencies State Agencies Local Agencies • Vast majority of criminal justice information resides in local and state databases • Electronically stored • Extreme underutilization Previous More Information Next

7. Connecting the Dots • A joint, regional project of 27 Hampton Roads local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to share law enforcement data across the region • Increase crime fighting capabilities that support defense of our communities and the Homeland Previous More Information Next

8. Need to capture data/information contained in narratives/investigative reports Technology exists to conduct “Google-type” searches Need to overlay with analytical layers to identify trends, patterns, and events by region and/or individual(s) CRIMES to LInX Connection Previous More Information Next

9. Relevant to Local LE Application The LInX System provides: • New “actionable information” to the law enforcement community • More comprehensive searches • Linkages not otherwise available • Multi-agency and cross-jurisdictional perspective to most law enforcement and investigative activities Previous More Information Next

10. Defining the Data • Law Enforcement Data Includes • All Structured RMS Incident Reports • Investigative Reports and Narratives • Suspicious Activity Reports • Field Interview Cards • Jail & Booking Records w/Photos • Does Not Include • Third Party Information • Classified Data • Public Corruption Previous More Information Next

11. Data • Each participating agency determines what information it will share – examples include all law enforcement electronic data in records management system, investigative reports, CAD data, field interview reports, mug shots, etc. • Data base includes structured incident reports) as well as unstructured data (investigative narratives) • Warehouse contains exclusively law enforcement related records – other public/private date not co-mingled Previous More Information Next

12. Data is accessed by the users from a web browser using SSL LInX Data Warehouse Login & password required Firewall Front Porch Firewall Agency RMS System Data is pushed to the Front Porch then into LInX Previous More Information Next

13. Open and Interoperable Architecture VSP Universities Data is pushed from the front porch to the data warehouse. Currently 27 Agencies FP FP FP NCIS Airport & Port Data Warehouse FP 12 CRIMES Agencies (some with FP) FP FP Eastern Shore New users can be added any time at minimal cost FP Smaller Agencies Each front porch can be queried directly, if an agency allows public internet access to their front porch. HR LInX Configuration Previous More Information Next

14. LInX Data Transfer • Ability to Extract Data to Front Porch • Participating agency defines what data to be transferred based upon Governance Board’s policy • Mechanism Exists to Remove or Expunge Data Upon Request • Mechanism to Automatically Transfer Data Based on Agency Cooperation Previous More Information Next

15. LInX Features • Builds and enhances existing records systems • Utilizes existing network infrastructure • Accessible to all participating agencies from their own locations • Search tools and analytical software available to each participating agency for full analysis of the data • Provides: • Tactical – Line Officer • Investigative – Detective • Analytical – Crime Analysts • Easily scaleable to other agencies – Justice XML Previous More Information Next

16. LInX Governance Board • Key to success – direct and continuous involvement • Membership • Chairman, Vice-Chairman • Committees: executive, user, technical, legal, management, oversight • Authority • Charter, MOU, Privacy Impact Assessment, System Security Accreditation, Operational Rules, Security Policy • Legal policy review • Decision-making Previous More Information Next

17. LInX Governance • Every agency Chief, Sheriff or SAC is on the Board of Directors; • The Board runs the LInX System not the Federal Government or NCIS; • Membership in LInX is up to the Board • All Board members have an equal vote regardless of the size of the department or agency jurisdiction; • The Board establishes ALL of the operational policies and rules. Previous More Information Next

18. Committees – Getting the Project Done • Steering • Technical • Executive • Evaluation • Oversight • Security All of these committees are chaired by a Board member Previous More Information Next

19. LInX Current Status • Operational in 5 Regions in 2005 • Developmental in 2 Regions in 2006 • USA Consideration in 2 Regions-2006/2007 • Navy/NCIS Funded in 2 Regions 2007/2008 NY Region New London,CT LA Region San Diego Previous More Information Next

20. Lessons Learned - Problems • One-dimensional (IT) Perspective • Managing other perspectives critical to success • Wrong People in Charge • Need strong, visible role for investigators/operational staff • Too Complex • Stay focused on near-term objectives • Passive Leadership • Leadership must be designers, decision-makers, champions Previous More Information Next

21. Lessons Learned - Solutions • Stop studying, start implementing • Operationally - not IT - driven project • Open and interoperable technical architecture • BOTTOM-UP: Begin at local regional level • Establish strong, involved local governance • Address security, privacy, audit concerns • Develop mechanism to capture success Previous More Information Next

22. National Information Sharing • Regional systems feed to States • States feed to national databases • Intervention at all levels is coordinated and effective • Safe community, state and nation Mandate Fulfilled Previous More Information Next

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