Deborah Witzburg

The meeting focused on the role of technology in survivor safety. Key topics included administrative updates regarding grant programs, an overview of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and trends in online victimization, the use of technology and digital forensic tools in criminal investigations by the Chicago Police Department, and research from SAFELab regarding social media influence on youth violence and digital harm prevention. The commission also discussed the ethical considerations, privacy protections, and equitable access required when leveraging technology for survivor-centered support and public safety.

The board discussed the renewal of eleven Cellebrite Inseyets licenses, three Digital Collector licenses, and two Inspector licenses through the Carahsoft-NASPO Cloud contract. Additionally, the board reviewed the continuation of an intergovernmental agreement with the PACER Service Center for FY2027 to provide access to electronic court records. Finally, approval was granted for the renewal of Illinois State Police dispatch services and in-person training for Motorola radios used by the Medicaid Fraud Bureau.

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The council received a presentation regarding federal litigation impacts on the non-profit sector and discussed potential future topics including lobbying. The Charitable Trust Bureau provided updates on the new online filing system, noting successful implementation, the processing of both online and paper filings, and efforts to resolve technical issues related to fee calculations. Additionally, the meeting included the scheduling of future council meetings and a reminder for members to complete Open Meetings Act training.

The meeting agenda includes the review and approval of numerous FY27 procurement and renewal contracts. Key topics involve the purchase of police pursuit vehicles, firewalls for the Springfield office, and office supplies. Furthermore, the board will address multiple maintenance and license renewals for various software and service providers, including Certivault, BusCom, Midland Paper, CrowdStrike, Mitra Tech, Metra Tech, Abode, Kaseware, Magnet Forensic, Fresh Service, Guardicore, and Dorger Software.