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2012
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Corrections Technology Association
Corrections Technology Association (Tallahassee, FL).
“The Corrections Technology Association (CTA) is a public, non-profit network of professionals actively involved in leveraging technology in the field of Corrections … Since 1999 CTA has provided a forum to promote exchange of information, experience and knowledge among correctional agencies.” Points of entry include, about CTA, annual meeting, publications, partners, contact information, and blog. What is of particular interest is copies of slides presented at past annual meetings. Themes of p... Read More
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2011
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The Three C's (Computers, Crime, and Corrections)
By Bowker, Art.
corrections.com (Quincy. MA).
"Topics emphasized are the effects of criminal use of computers, including via the Internet on corrections."... Read More
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2011
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SCADA & PLC Vulnerabilities in Correctional Facilities: White Paper
By Newman, Teague; Rad, Tiffany; Strauchs, John.
The uses and vulnerabilities of PLCs (programmable logic controllers) in corrections are often overlooked. A problem with PLCs in one facility led to all of the doors of the death row to open at the same time. “Using original and publically available exploits along with evaluating vulnerabilities in electronic and physical security designs, we will analyze SCADA [Siemens Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition] systems and PLC vulnerabilities in correctional and government secured facilities wh... Read More
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15 pages
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2010
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ASCA Performance-Based Measures Resource Manual; PBMS Resource Manual
Association of State Correctional Administrators (Middletown, CT).
This Resource Manual for the PBMS [Performance-based Measures System] nationwide automated information collecting system contains: introduction to PBMS; responses to frequently asked questions; ASCA Constitution; history and mission of PBMS; key indicators and counting rules; glossary of terms; data entry guidelines; sample reports; template for data upload; PBMS Users Guide; and training handouts and presentations. The PBMS will allow comparison of performance on a range of key correctional pra... Read More
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483 p.
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2010
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Information Sharing in Criminal Justice-Mental Health Collaborations: Working with HIPAA and Other Privacy Laws
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Council of State Governments. Justice Center (New York, NY).
The sharing of information between criminal justice and mental health is discussed. This guide is divided into two parts: practitioner analysis—behavioral health care, law enforcement, courts, jails and prisons, community corrections (probation and parole), business associates and qualified service organizations, and individual right of access to own records; and working with privacy laws—privacy law penalties and information-sharing tools.... Read More
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31 pages
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2010
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CJLEADS - Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Automated Data Services
North Carolina. Office of the State Auditor (Raleigh, NC).
Information regarding North Carolina’s Criminal Justice Law Enforcement Automated Data Services (CJLEADS) is provided at this website. CJLEADS “is a program designed to integrate data found within the state's various criminal justice applications and will provide up-to-date criminal information in a centralized location via a secure connection for use by state and local government criminal justice professionals.” Points of entry include frequently asked questions and updates with related reports... Read More
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1 p.
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2009
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Correctional Standards and Common Function Development for Information Management Systems
Corrections Technology Association (Tallahassee, FL).
A description, use case diagram and use case specifications are provided for the following corrections management information system (MIS) business functions: reception and commitment; sentence and time accounting; classification; caseload management; security; discipline; housing bed management; medical; grievances; programs; scheduling; investigation gang management; property; trust accounting; visitation; release and discharge; and community supervision. A glossary is provided organized acco... Read More
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508 p.
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2008
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Survey of State Criminal History Information Systems, 2003
By Greenspan, Owen M.; Johnson, Eric C..
U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics (Sacramento, CA); U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (Washington, DC).
Survey results are provided. Major findings cover criminal history files and level of disposition reporting. Detailed findings are provided for: status of State criminal history files; biometric image data; mental health-related information; protection order information; sex offender registry information; community notification services; State criminal history repository practices; disposition data; procedures to improve data quality; linking of arrests and dispositions; missing dispositions; t... Read More
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158 p.
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2008
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County to County, Agency to Agency: Information Sharing and Operational Collaboration in the Bay Area and Southern California
By Ball, David.
Stanford Criminal Justice Center (Stanford, CA).
The need for and use of local and regional information sharing by criminal justice agencies are covered. This report is comprised of these sections: executive summary; introduction -- local and regional data sharing; local and regional organizing; case study -- Orange County's ILJ (Integrated Law & Justice Agency); helpful roles for the state; the legal framework; challenges moving forward; and conclusion.... Read More
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23 p.
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2008
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Program Performance Indicator Workshop, September 15, 2008
California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Adult Resource Branch (Sacramento, CA); California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Office of Program, Policy Development and Fidelity (Sacramento, CA).
The development of an executive dashboard is discussed. "An executive dashboard is a single interface that serves as the point of entry into the masses of data and information within an organization that might be relevant . . . in order to enhance efficiency and improve the quality of decisions" (p. 3). Sections following an executive summary are: introduction; what an executive dashboard is; the workshop; next steps; conclusion; and key performance indicator (KPI) summaries.... Read More
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25 p.
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2008
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Performance Measurement for Justice Information System Projects
By Geerken, Michael.
U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
Texas State University. Center for Society, Law and Justice (San Marcos, TX); U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (Washington, DC).
The crafting of performance measures and those for criminal justice information sharing are discussed. “The guide helps managers, staff, and executives develop measures in two ways: by offering comments and advice on the process of developing measures, and by providing a catalog of workable examples for specific types of project” (p. 1). Nine chapters are contained in this publication: introduction—what performance measures are; which goals the project helps us achieve; how the project assists u... Read More
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92 pages
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1992
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Provision of Executive Information System for Indiana Department of Correction Can Improve Agency's Ability to Meet Mission and Objectives
National Institute of Corrections. Prisons Division (Washington, DC).
Justice Information Associates (Boulder, CO).
A consultant's investigation finds that the Indiana Department of Correction would benefit from implementation of an Executive Information System, which would enhance the Commissioner's overall knowledge of his organization's performance, while enabling the Commissioner, Executive Staff, Deputy Directors, and Superintendents to forecast workload, to budget accordingly, and to evaluate the department's attainment of critical goals and objectives.... Read More
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68 p.
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