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38 Law Enforcement Technology July 2014 www.officer.com TA L K I N G P O I N T S counties are truly channeling their 'Big Data' resources. Many are now looking beyond law enforcement to other county data resources to fur- ther expand the total awareness that citizens now expect. ■ State-wide law enforcement data exchange: Fresh, data-driven state- wide sharing initiatives are having a great deal of success leveraging technology from innovative soft- ware firms to make data available, according to prevailing standards and privacy concerns, from all law enforcement agencies across the state, to law enforcement agents within seconds of entry at the local source level (most often RMS/JMS databases). The most successful of these initiatives are looking beyond law enforcement for further Big Data possibilities, including sharing law enforcement and corrections data (appropriately, within legal boundar- ies) with social services programs such as: using corrections data to determine real-time, on-going eligi- bility for unemployment and social services benefits, and more. ■ Fusion and real-time crime cen- ters: Several real-time crime centers and state fusion centers are explor- ing and/or deploying technology that allows watch desk and analyst personnel to drastically increase efficiency and cut the time required to respond to information requests by being able to see, with one search, all information related to a person, vehicle, etc., instead of searching each system separately. What are the key steps to turn the challenge of Big Data into a big success for your community? 1.) Recognize the need to become data-driven, get informed about Big Data, and think more collabora- tively about what data resources are avail- able; and 2.) Don't go it alone. The tech- nology is ready. Seek out a responsible and innovative software firm that features advanced data aggregation, exchange and sharing solutions. You can choose to embrace Big Data or bury your agency's head in the sand. No matter what, Big Data will find you. Will you be ready? ■ David N. Heffner, CODY Systems, has managed and advised several large scale data aggregation/exchange projects for single agencies on up to multi-source, state-level systems, including working as project manager for the Missouri State-wide Data Exchange (MoDEx). He offers his thought leadership, both technology and governance, on several industry committees and boards, including the CJIS Programs Advisory Committee for the Integrated Justice Information System (IJIS) Institute. SAFE FOR YOU, NOT FOR THEIR STASH PERFECT VISION ® V20 VIDEOSCOPE CAMPBELL/HARRIS SECURITY EQUIPMENT COMPANY cseco.com | info@cseco.com | 510.864.8010 The Perfect Vision ® V20 Videoscope is the latest technology from CSECO, the makers of the Buster K910B and the CT-30 Detection Kit. It's also the ONLY scope certifed SAFE for use in fuel tanks. Buster K9108 CT-40 Detection Kit Contact CSECO today to learn more about the FIBERSCOPE TRADE-IN PROGRAM and the new CT-40 Contraband Team Kit • Large color LCD display – 3.5x zoom - 10x resolution of fberscope • Push-button photo/video capture – NO attachments • Video chip imaging - NO fberoptic cables to break • Built-in LED light & 6 hour rechargeable battery • CERTIFIED SAFE by UL Circle 53 on Reader Service Card LET_36-38_TalkingPoints0714.indd 38 6/25/14 12:01 PM