The move from CJIS Security Policy 5.9.5 to 6.0 has created obligations to upgrade systems that many local departments are struggling to fund. Stronger multi-factor authentication (MFA) requirements, continuous monitoring, and supply chain risk management are often cited as major drivers of new costs, but are far from the only updates that need to happen […]
Law Enforcement Software
Personal devices improperly accessing criminal justice information (CJI) are among the most common findings in a CJIS audit, and personal mobile devices have been able to access that information since at least 2012. For mobile devices to access CJI and be compliant with CJIS Security Policy, certain conditions, which may be prohibitive, have to be […]
Suppose that your CJIS audit is on the calendar, but nobody knows who wrote the incident response plan sitting on a shared drive. People throughout the administration know the document exists, but not whether it satisfies anything specific to criminal justice information, or whether it is simply the countywide IT continuity plan with a CJIS […]
CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) audits can quickly become overwhelming when communication records, user permissions, and audit logs are scattered across multiple legacy systems. MessengerNow helps law enforcement agencies bring those records together in one environment, making it easier to document activity, respond to auditor requests, and support ongoing compliance with the FBI CJIS Security […]
Routine forms often feel like the easiest reports to complete, yet they’re frequently where small inconsistencies begin to accumulate. MessengerNow helps agencies establish a consistent process for recurring CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) submissions, providing officers with a standardized guideline that supports accurate reporting across all shifts and experience levels. In This Article: Repetitive forms […]
Law enforcement agencies have relied on FIPS 140-2 (Federal Information Processing Standards) validated encryption for years to protect Criminal Justice Information (CJI). As federal standards continue to shift toward FIPS 140-3, agencies using messaging platforms and other communication tools should understand how the transition affects compliance planning. MessengerNow gives agencies a modern foundation built around […]
Sending evidence photos through standard email may seem like a routine part of an investigation, yet that familiar workflow can introduce compliance risks many agencies don’t recognize. MessengerNow was built to help law enforcement agencies exchange criminal justice information through a secure communication environment designed for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) requirements, giving administrators greater […]
Operational slowdowns, unsupported infrastructure, interoperability breakdowns, and vendor support gaps can quietly increase agency risk over time. Examining those pressure points shows why modern messaging infrastructure has become a growing priority for law enforcement leadership. Legacy messaging infrastructure rarely draws attention during routine operations, which is exactly why outdated messaging systems put your agency at […]
Information delays don’t start when systems fail; they start when access is tied to a single device. See how MessengerNow helps agencies maintain communication across MDTs, tablets, handheld devices, and command stations without adding friction in the field. A patrol officer steps away from the squad car during an active call, and suddenly the flow […]