NCIC 2000 Newsletter

April 1999 - May 1999

April 1999 - May 1999 Federal Bureau of Investigation

Volume 2, Number 12, Page 1 ííNCIC 2000íí

About This Newsletter

This newsletter is published bi-monthly to

inform NCIC users of the status of NCIC 2000. 

It is our hope that this will keep all interested

parties abreast of changes and developments so

that you, the user, can begin, and continue to

make, any necessary purchases and

modifications to your systems. If your agency

would like more information on any of these

topics, please contact Mr. Roy Weise

at 1-304-625-2730.

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Please Note

Because criminal justice agencies

throughout the Nation will be affected by

the NCIC 2000 development, much

information about the system is available

from many sources, especially the Internet

and World Wide Web. However, some of

this information may be erroneous or

outdated. Users should take great care to

confirm any information they receive

about NCIC 2000 with their State Control

Terminal Agency (CTA) or Federal

Service Coordinator (FSC). Local users should check with their CTAs prior to acquiring any

equipment, software, or services designed to access NCIC 2000. 

Project Status Update

Installation of Fingerprint Matching Subsystem (FMS) in Clarksburg, West Virginia

In January 1999, the FBI delivered and installed the FMS at its Clarksburg, West Virginia

facility. The balance of the NCIC 2000 equipment and software was delivered to Clarksburg in

October 1998. This means that all NCIC 2000 system equipment and software is now up and

running in Clarksburg. 

NCIC 2000 User Testing

 Testing is underway with CTAs and FSCs. Many NCIC users have completed the first

step of this testing, External Interface Checkout (EIC). EIC includes scripted tests of all on-line

system transactions in both NCIC and NCIC 2000 formats. The EIC phase of the user testing

completed in April 1999.
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In mid-February, CTAs and FSCs that completed EIC testing began NCIC 2000 Site

Operational Testing (SOT). Other users will be able to move to the SOT once they complete

their EIC testing. SOT will complete in May 1999.

During SOT, CTAs and FSCs will be able to send any transactions in NCIC or NCIC

2000 format and will receive responses in NCIC 2000 format. Keep in mind that ALL dates,

regardless of whether the are in NCIC or NCIC 2000 format, must use the Federal standard date

format (YYYYMMDD) required for Year 2000 compliance.

At SOT, NCIC 2000 will have a snapshot of a full NCIC 2000 database converted to

NCIC 2000 format. They will also be able to run batch jobs (such as on-line special requests) and

receive file transfers from NCIC 2000. CTAs and FSCs will be able to gain experience with the

new NCIC 2000 response formats and new capabilities, such as entering and receiving images

(note: image processing is available only for the TCP/IP and SNA communications protocols). 

Preparing for NCIC 2000 Initial Operating Capability (IOC)

NCIC 2000 will begin operations in July 1999. The time between the end of SOT in May

1999 and NCIC 2000 IOC in July 1999 will be critical for users and the FBI to complete all the

necessary preparations for a successful transition from NCIC to NCIC 2000.

On May 16 1999, the FBI will conduct a practice cutover to NCIC 2000. All CTAs and

FSCs will participate. If you have any questions about the activities leading up to the beginning

of NCIC 2000 operations, please contact your CTA or FSC. CTAs or FSCs with questions

should contact the CJIS Division, System Transition Unit (STU) on 304-625-2730.

NCIC 2000 will begin operations on July 11, 1999.

Wireless Applications Testing Program:

CJIS Division, STU in conjunction with the NCIC 2000 Program Management Office, has

published two Requests for Information in the Commerce Business Daily (accessed at

http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov) regarding integration of wireless communications systems,

peripherals, and mobile live scan devices. 

CJISD is gearing up for on-site testing of wireless communications systems and

peripherals in Clarksburg, WV. Available wireless infrastructure will include a Cellular Digital

Packet Data system, dedicated wireless data system and Project 25 integrated voice/data system.
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For further information on wireless issues as they pertain to law enforcement and public

safety, access the PSWN web site at www.PSWN.gov. For further information on the FBI’s

Wireless Applications Test Program contact STU at (304) 625-2730.

STATE YOUR

OPINION

This space is provided for authorized criminal justice agencies to provide commentary,

questions, or suggestions. We will provide an answer to all questions. If you would like to

comment or submit an article, please send it to:

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Attn: Ms. Regena Alford

Room 9504

NCIC 2000 Program Office

935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20535-0001