Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification received a $2.335 million Cooperative Agreement from the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics under the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP, CFDA 16.554) to enhance criminal justice data systems and reporting infrastructure across Idaho. The three-year award, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, funds the procurement and deployment of 60 new livescan fingerprint devices and upgrades to 18 existing devices to enable law enforcement agencies to capture and transmit biometric data for criminal history records. The award also supports the modernization of Idaho's connection to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Crime Information Center through implementation of the NCIC Third Generation (N3G) NIEM XML framework within the OpenFox message switch, transitioning the state from outdated message formats to a secure, standardized data exchange system.

Additionally, the award provides funding for two temporary part-time technical records specialists to improve criminal history dispositions and enhance the quality, completeness, and timeliness of criminal justice data submitted to national systems, including the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). The funding includes technical assistance, training, and support from a temporary part-time project manager, as well as computer equipment to support these positions. Collectively, these investments strengthen criminal history reporting capabilities, improve interoperability with federal systems, and enhance the accuracy and accessibility of criminal justice data statewide.