Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (ODAC) received a $4.4 million Cooperative Agreement from the Bureau of Justice Statistics under the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP, CFDA 16.554), effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. Through three subrecipients—the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS), and Garvin County Sheriff's Office (GCSO)—the award funds critical infrastructure improvements to Oklahoma's criminal history record systems. OSBI will modernize its computerized criminal history system through vendor-assisted development, LiveScan device replacements, multi-agency compliance reviews, and disposition data processing to flag federal firearm prohibitors for National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) access. DPS will convert Oklahoma's National Crime Information Center (NCIC) interface to standards-compliant XML formatting, implement disaster recovery capabilities, and expand training and auditing to improve compliance at local agencies. GCSO will replace outdated hardware with modern desktop computers and rugged laptops to enable real-time data entry and reliable connectivity to state and federal databases.

The deliverables collectively enhance criminal history record accuracy, completeness, and accessibility across Oklahoma's law enforcement, courts, and prosecution communities. Expected outcomes include improved NICS reporting, enhanced firearm prohibitor identification, greater record completeness, modernized infrastructure, and a better-trained statewide user community, directly supporting the NCHIP program's dual mission of strengthening criminal justice operations and firearm background check processes.