Alex Feyerherm

The meeting included discussions on pricing issues, job description development, grant development, new item submission processes, self-evaluation, and the Kansas Employment First Initiative (EFI). The committee considered preferences for bidders who employ and provide health insurance for persons with disabilities and who make purchases from State Use Vendors. Updates were provided on the 2013 catalog schedule, and stakeholder feedback was shared regarding promotional materials and the State of Kansas Office Supplies contract.

The committee reviewed updates on activities since the May meeting, including the development of a summary of HB 2058, a questionnaire concerning local involvement in the annual KCJIS conference, and follow-up emails on ARPA. The committee also discussed ITEC policy updates, the annual strategic plan, and the KCJIS conference, including the need to maintain the conference and explore funding options. Project updates and committee member updates were provided, covering topics such as hiring a lobbyist, dispatcher training, ABIS and KIBRS projects, and agency audits.

The committee chair reported on the KCJIS Newsletter, soliciting articles from the broader community. Discussion included the FBI's APB committee considering contactless fingerprints and a potential Kansas pilot program. Updates were provided on the Governor's Cyber Task Force, the Central Message Switch replacement project, and an upcoming FBI audit covering various systems and security. The need for a new executive committee member and treasurer was noted, with nominations to be handled at the next meeting.

The committee discussed the strategic plan, deciding to revise it into a forward-looking document without an expiration date. The reappointment of the chair for the next fiscal year was approved. The treasury report showed sufficient funds. A director's report, including reimbursement requests, was reviewed and approved. The committee adopted CJIS Policy 5.9.2, with discussion on implementation timelines and potential costs. The possibility of approaching the legislature for funding to purchase radios for local agencies was raised. No updates were reported from subcommittees or committee members.

The committee meeting covered various topics, including the selection of a new KCJIS Executive Committee member and treasurer. A director's report provided updates on activities since the November meeting, including the upcoming 2023 KCJIS Conference and website redesign. Updates were given from the Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) on system upgrades and implementations, including MS Dynamics, OMIS, JCFS, LSIR, WRNA, and behavioral risk software. The Kansas Criminal Defense Attorneys Association (KCDAA) reported on the Civil Case Management Triage Portal and eCourt progress. The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) discussed training plans and legislative lobbying efforts. Finally, project updates included the Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS), Use of Force Database, Scrap Metal Database, and eCitation Submission.