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Strengthening Your RIM Program
April 1st, 2026 Download Article (PDF) Introduction Every April, organizations across the country celebrate Records and Information Management (RIM) Month—a reminder that managing information isn’t a once a year initiative but a daily operational responsibility. As...
Where the Redaction Process Broke Down in the Epstein Files Release
March 5th, 2026 Download Article (PDF) Introduction The long-anticipated release of the Epstein files was intended to be a watershed moment for transparency. Instead, it exposed deep flaws in how sensitive information was reviewed, redacted, and disclosed. Multiple...
Introducing the Institute for Public Safety Records Management (IPSRM)
February 4th, 2026 Download Article (PDF) Introduction Records management in law enforcement, corrections, and fire-rescue organizations has never been more complex—or more critical - as they face unprecedented scrutiny related to timeliness, accuracy, and...
The Critical Importance of Accurate Law Enforcement Data
December 3rd, 2025 Download Article (PDF) Introduction In today’s era of transparency, data-driven policing, and public scrutiny, the accuracy of law enforcement data is no longer a back-office administrative concern—it is a core operational necessity. Crime...
Proper Use of Your RMS: A Single Source of Truth
November 4th, 2025 Download Article (PDF) Introduction Laserfiche. Evidence.com. Windows network folders. Onedrive. Teams. Sharepoint. Paper files. Records everywhere is nowhere. LET'S GET IT RIGHT. Laserfiche is a great system but how it is used is the key. All too...
Are AI Redaction and Reporting Tools Really Time Savers? Shifting The Burden
September 30th, 2025 Download Article (PDF) Introduction Artificial intelligence tools have been sold primarily upon the premise that they significantly streamline operations in law enforcement. One of the most popular today is AI software that generates police...
The State of AI in Law Enforcement Records: 2025 Snapshot
September 4th, 2025 Download Article (PDF) Introduction: A New Era of Records Management In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the backbone of law enforcement operations—records management. Once dominated by manual data entry, siloed systems, and...
The Rising Demand for Video Records: How GovQuest and CaseGuard Support Law Enforcement Agencies
July 30th, 2025 Download Article (PDF) Law enforcement agencies are encountering a sharp increase in public records requests, particularly those involving video footage such as body-worn cameras, dash-cams, and surveillance recordings. This trend reflects a broader...
How We Help Special Jurisdiction Agencies to Succeed
June 25, 2025 Download Article (PDF) What Makes Special Jurisdiction LE Agencies Unique? Unlike general police departments, special jurisdiction law enforcement agencies serve specific properties or functions within a broader jurisdiction. These include campus...
NCIC Validations Done Right
Article PDF What are NCIC validations? The FBI has operated the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) since 1967 to provide a timely and accurate database of criminal justice information to authorized personnel. Individual law enforcement agencies enter information...
