Overview

November 3
12PM PT, 3PM ET

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The FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy sets the baseline security standards that both criminal justice and noncriminal justice agencies must adhere to in order to access and safeguard criminal justice information. Currently, this policy is undergoing a comprehensive modernization effort, introducing significant changes that will affect the entire CJIS community and their technology partners.

Join us on November 3 at 12 p.m. Pacific/4 p.m. Eastern for an informative webinar exploring the modernization process and the forthcoming updates to the CJIS Security Policy.

Our expert panel will discuss:

  • An overview of the CJIS Security Policy and its applicable entities
  • Details of the modernization process and the specific changes being implemented
  • The impact of these updates on CJIS stakeholders
  • The role of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in aiding law enforcement agencies during the transition
  • Available resources to support CJIS stakeholders through the modernization process

Speakers

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Jamison Gagnon

Commissioner, MA - Department of Criminal Justice Information Services

Since his appointment as Commissioner of the MA Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) in 2019, Mr. Jamison Gagnon has become a recognized leader in driving technology modernization and innovation within state government. With a strong commitment to public service and operational excellence, he has championed the transformation of legacy systems, expanded access to digital services, and prioritized cybersecurity and data transparency. As a panelist, Commissioner Gagnon brings deep insight into the opportunities and challenges state and local CJIS user agencies face as they embark on their modernization journeys. In addition to his work at DCJIS, Commissioner Gagnon is the Chair of the FBI CJIS Northeast Working Group and a member of the Nlets Technical Operations Committee. Prior to being named Commissioner, he held senior roles at a multinational technology company and at the Essex County Sheriff’s Office. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Hobart College and an MBA from Suffolk University.

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David “Ship” Shipley

Consultant to the Colorado Information Sharing Consortium (CISC

David “Ship” Shipley is a retired Sheriff’s Office commander serving Colorado citizens since 1977. A graduate of the FBINA and long-time IACP Member, Ship is the recently retired Executive Director and now consultant to the Colorado Information Sharing Consortium (CISC). Ship serves on the IACP CJIS Committee, co-chairing the IACP Connector Working Group. He is also a co-vice chair of the IACP LEIT FBI CJIS Policy Modernization Working Group and moderator of 6 well-received IACP/FBI podcasts on the topic. In 2024, Ship received the prestigious IACP LEIT Section Harlin McEwen Award for Innovation in Law Enforcement Communications and Interoperability Technology.

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Scott Wilcox

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Scott Wilcox retired from the New York State Police after a thirty year career. At the time of his retirement, he was a Lieutenant Colonel and was responsible for developing and managing the agency’s technology strategy. Scott participated in the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) governance process as the CJIS Systems Officer (CSO) for New York state and as a member of the FBI’s Advisory Policy Board (APB). As CSO, he also worked closely with New York state IT and criminal justice partners to secure shared criminal justice information services in New York state.

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Richard Zak

CEO, Zak Advisory Group

Richard Zak provides guidance on technology for public safety, compliance to secure data, and policy for sustained impact. He led Microsoft’s public safety and justice solution strategy for many years and represented the company on the CJIS Security Policy to the FBI and state CJIS Systems Agencies. Richard also advised criminal justice agencies and technology providers on leveraging data and technology including AI in compliance with the CJIS Security Policy. He serves on the IACP Communications & Technology Committee and leads its Cybersecurity Sub-Committee, the National Sheriffs Association Cybercrime Working Group, and as the Information Technology Sector Chief for InfraGard Richmond. He is a past Chair of the IJIS Institute and served on the GovRAMP Standards & Technical Committee for many years. Richard Zak has been published and presented on compliance, cybersecurity, and AI many times in Police Chief Magazine and at IACP conferences.

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Teri Takai — Moderator

Chief Programs Officer, Center for Digital Government

Teri Takai is the Chief Programs Officer of the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. She worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years in global application development and information technology strategic planning. From Ford, she moved to EDS in support of General Motors. A long-time interest in public service led her to the government sector, first as CIO of the State of Michigan, then as CIO of the State of California, and subsequently the CIO of the U.S. Department of Defense, the first woman appointed to this role. She then served as the CIO for Meridian Health Plan. She is a member of several industry advisory boards. Teri has won numerous awards including Governing Magazine’s Public Official of the Year, CIO Magazine’s CIO Hall of Fame, Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers, the Women in Defense Excellence in Leadership Award, and the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.

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