Information Sharing: Challenges, Tools, Resources Mark Perbix Justice Information Systems Specialist, SEARCH

SEARCH Is… Private, Non-profit Organization Governed by a Membership Group of One Gubernatorial Appointee from Each of the States/Territories Began in 1969 Funded Primarily by Grants from the U.S. Department of Justice and Contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

SEARCH’s Mission SEARCH is dedicated to improving the quality of justice and public safety through the use, management and exchange of information; application of new technologies; and responsible law and policy, while safeguarding security and privacy.

Executing the Mission: Four Program Areas High Tech Crime and Systems Security Public Safety Law and Policy Systems and Technology

Systems & Technology Services Technical Assistance  on-site and in-house Training  In-house and on-site across the country Justice Information Exchange Model Conferences and Workshops Online and Print Publications Policy Assistance Participation in national initiatives  working groups, committees, and advisory groups Research

INFORMATION SHARING IN CORRECTIONS

Information Sharing Is Difficult! Requires in-depth understanding of:  Agency business processes  Independent but Interdependent Organizations  User needs  Legal requirements  Procedural issues  Technology  How to align all of these elements

RHODE ISLAND PRISONER REENTRY PROJECT

Project Goals Identify and model high-value information exchange scenarios 1Validation of LSI-R 2Distribution of Address Information

Steps Identify exchange scenarios Identify project participants Train practitioners in JIEM methodology Conduct analysis sessions with practitioners Capture and document requirements

JIEM in the Requirements Process

JIEM Methodology

Project Findings Defined 29 exchanges that validated 29 questions on the LSI-R involving  13 Senders and Receivers  30 Documents Identified Sources and Distribution Requirements for Address Information  Services agencies are source of accurate address information  Can be used by many justice agencies

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