Information Sharing Mechanisms

Public Source Data

dFACTS

– An investigative lead tool to assist in further identifying persons, places and things based on limited investigative information

Intelligence Information

OSI Website

– OSI provides intelligence and information exchange via the Criminal Justice Network a secured “intranet” for Florida’s criminal justice agencies. Currently undergoing redesign to include organization by focus area and allow users to more efficiently locate needed information

Intelligence Systems

InSite

– Statewide Intelligence Database containing a counter-terrorism module for use by local, state and federal law enforcement partners

Situational Awareness

HSIN-FL

– National information sharing system customized for Florida’s use

Communication Tools

Daily News Summary

- A daily summary of news items organized by focus area that provides a quick and easy capability to be informed of issues that may impact individual or collective members of a criminal justice agency or function

Communication Tools

Daily Domestic Security Brief

- Law Enforcement Sensitive and Official Use Only versions are published/distributed daily

Communication Tools

ThreatCom

– Web based communications tool to push relevant domestic security information to all discipline partners

Florida Law Enforcement Exchange (FLEX)

Links 7 regional data sharing projects to facilitate identifying and investigating domestic security related criminal activity across the State

Assembling the Framework

SmartCop TBD State LE Node LInX Seven Regional Projects nodes integrating the records management data of 395 local law enforcement agencies and a State Law Enforcement node TBD Metatomix TBD

FLEX - Assembling Scattered Data Pieces

Incidents Local Warrant s Other Case Mgt Records Pawn Dispatc h Accident s Offenses Field Interviews Jail Without a way to share this data, a regional, statewide and national perspective cannot be achieved

FLEX - Assembling Scattered Data Pieces

Offenses Local Warrants Accidents Incidents Pawn Dispatch Field Interviews Jail Other Case Mgt Records Statewide Connectivity addresses these scattered pieces of data

Florida Fusion Center – Where are we now?

• Created a governing board to assist in the development of the fusion center • Developed CONOPS documents • Created formal agreements for fusion center participants in support of the fusion center • DHS analyst is on site • FBI analyst is on site

Florida Fusion Center – Next steps

• Determine level of participation for each agency and the responsibilities of each agency participant • Continue actively participating in organizations such as Southern Shield • Develop relationships with other state fusion centers • Development of projects for the fusion center is ongoing • Maximize current methods of dissemination to ensure all partners and those that need to know receive timely information