The pennsylvania commission on crime & delinquency (PCCD) will use FY 2025 consolidated national criminal history improvement program (CNCHIP) funding through a subgrant to the pennsylvania state…

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Statistics awarded the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency $1,430,326 under a cooperative agreement effective July 1, 2026, supporting the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP, CFDA 16.554).

PCCD will subgrant the funding to the Pennsylvania State Police to strengthen criminal history and firearm transaction records. PSP will upgrade the Pennsylvania Instant Check System to implement a queue for Record of Sale submissions, validate data, and eliminate backlogs; conduct dealer education sessions, distribute compliance materials, and monitor high-risk areas for straw purchases; conduct regulatory on-site audits of Federal Firearms Licensees to identify non-compliance; ensure expungement processing meets statutory timelines through review and audits; replace LiveScan decks approaching end-of-life; and migrate the Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network and dependent applications from GJXDM to NIEM to maintain FBI compliance and interoperability using a phased approach with dual-format support and testing.

Expected outcomes include improved firearm eligibility determinations, reduced ROS backlog, enhanced dealer compliance, accurate expungement processing, enhanced compliance with federal and state biometric data standards, and seamless integration with national systems. The award period extends through June 30, 2029, with place of performance in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Work aligns with NCHIP's goal of ensuring quality and completeness of criminal history record systems through computerized system improvement and related records capturing mental health, protection orders, domestic violence convictions, and other disqualifying criminal history information.

The pennsylvania commission on crime & delinquency (PCCD) will use FY 2025 consolidated national criminal history improvement program (CNCHIP) funding through a subgrant to the pennsylvania state police (PSP) to strengthen the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of criminal history and firearm transaction records in alignment with CNCHIP objectives. PSP will upgrade the pennsylvania instant check system to implement a queue for record of sale (ROS) submissions, validate data, and eliminate backlogs; conduct dealer education sessions, distribute updated compliance materials, and monitor high-risk areas for straw purchases; conduct regulatory on-site audits of federal firearms licensees to identify and address non-compliance issues; ensure expungement processing meets statutory timelines through review and audits; replace livescan decks approaching their end of life; and migrate the commonwealth law enforcement assistance network and dependent applications from gjxdm to niem to maintain FBI compliance and interoperability using a phased approach with dual-format support and rigorous testing to ensure uninterrupted service. Expected outcomes include improved firearm eligibility determinations, reduced ROS backlog, enhanced dealer compliance, accurate expungement processing, enhanced compliance with federal and state standards for biometric data quality and transmission, and seamless integration with national systems to strengthen public safety. Through the pennsylvania FY 2025 CNCHIP project, PCCD and PSP will combat violent crime by reducing firearm diversion and improving background checks; support services to american citizens by strengthening firearm background checks, improving record accuracy, and sustaining service delivery to dealers and the public; and protect american children by prioritizing verification and reporting of dispositions related to domestic violence, child endangerment, and protection orders.