Community Resources

Functional Specifications for Correctional Management Systems

The purpose of this publication is to aid state and local correctional agencies (incarcerative and community supervision) in assessing, upgrading and/or replacing their Offender Management System (OMS), Jail Management System (JMS), Case Management System (CMS) and Electronic Health Records (EHR).

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IJIS JusticeGuardian Series – Identify Core Function

The Identify function is essential for establishing an effective cybersecurity program. Without a clear understanding of what needs to be protected and why, organizations cannot make informed decisions about how to protect it. The Identify function helps organizations align their cybersecurity activities with their business objectives, mission, values, and comply with relevant regulations and standards.

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Analysis of the Law Enforcement Digital Evidence Imagery Lifecycle

Digital media technologies and adoption are proceeding at a breakneck pace, creating both challenges and opportunities for law enforcement, prosecutors, and the courts. The IJIS Institute’s Law Enforcement Imaging Task Force (LEITTF) was asked to determine how the criminal justice system could best address challenges specific to Digital and Multimedia Evidence (DME) within the siloed redundant lifecycle of law enforcement, prosecution, and the courts.

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IJIS JusticeGuardian Series – Govern Core Function

Much like a standard risk management exercise, Govern ensures that the agency’s internal and external people, processes, and technologies are understood within the context of its priorities, capabilities, constraints, risk tolerance, and legal and regulatory requirements. This enables the agency to create a thorough, fiscally sound, and proactive approach to minimizing cyber risks while simultaneously increasing compliance with laws and regulations, improving decision-making during and after incidents, and promoting safety.

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