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Fusion-IM is a web-based or client-based Information Management
System that fuses all of your systems' data into one user friendly
interface. Fusion-IM allows real-time data sharing between all of
your agency's applications, such as RMS (Records Management System),
CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch), JMS (Jail Management System), Courts,
and Warrants Systems, without the need to store the information
in a separate location. One of the greatest benefits of Fusion-IM
is the ability to share information between agencies with disparate
data systems. For example, your officers could have real time information
from other police and sheriff's agencies. When you search for a
person using information such as drivers license or social security
number using the web client, Fusion-IM will parse through all of
the data on all of the available systems. All the information available
about that person will be displayed in the Fusion-IM client and
arranged according to the business rule logic in place. The user
can click on any of the data to see any information that might be
linked, such as other arrests, vehicles, or known associates. Users
can even click on incident location and Fusion-IM can connect to
a third party mapping system such as Google Maps, Map quest, or
a GIS system.
Data from the source applications, such as a CAD, JMS, and RMS,
will pass through our unique adapter module. The adapter includes
an XML translator, security, communications, input and output for
logging and other monitored actions, and administration. Data is
then encrypted and sent via SSL to the Messaging Server. The Messaging
Server uses a Java Messaging Services and acts as the main communication
hub between applications. The data is provided to the end user once
it passes through the business logic objects that translate the
data to be displayed in the destination application, such as an
agency's JMS. In order to make integration a simpler process, the
adapter can proxy through any port that is available on the firewall
(with HTTP, HTTPS or SSL and SMTP being the most common ports).
Fusion-IM Data Flow
On a larger scale, Fusion-IM can link across agencies in a county
or region. Your agency will have access to any shared data from
other agencies in your region. Any information on a suspect from
any shared data source can be retrieved, so even if "Joe Smith"
has not been arrested by your agency, you can now find out if he
has been arrested somewhere else. DataWorks Plus can provide access
to as many agencies in a county or region who are willing to participate
in the data share with Fusion-IM. You no longer have to be limited
to just your data. Data sharing means you will always know any information
about a criminal who has been entered into any of the shared data
sources among the participating agencies.
"Effective prevention efforts depend on the
ability of all levels/sectors of government and private industry
to collect, analyze, disseminate, and use homeland security-related
intelligence. This capacity, known as the 'fusion process,' serves
as the foundation for all State and Urban Area fusion centers. Accordingly,
the establishment of a network of fusion centers to facilitate effective
nationwide homeland security information sharing is a top prevention
priority that will be supported through the expanded FY 2007 LETPP.
Establishing a baseline capability level within
all State and Urban Area fusion centers is the primary emphasis
of FY 2007 LETPP fusion-related guidance. Fusion centers
should achieve a diversified representation of personnel based on
their specific needs and functions. Additional guidance is available
at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/grants_hsgp.htm."
- U.S. Law Enforcement Terrorist Prevention Program
Fusion-IM Data Sharing Among Multiple Agencies
Data from each object source is rated and displayed according to
the business logic set up for your agency. For example, the RMS
may have a unique identifier called a system control number, while
the JMS calls the unique identifier the SCN. Fusion-IM will translate
all the data from the available fields in the RMS to the fields
available in the JMS. In addition, data can be fused from multiple
sources and synchronized using a common identifier such as booking
number or social security number. DataWorks Plus can apply as much
identification business logic as necessary to guarantee the data
is accurate.
DataWorks Plus believes strongly in the benefits of an open architecture
system. When done securely with enterprise level scalability, open
architectures allow pervasive interaction between applications in
a way that gains the greatest cost effectiveness within your organization.
JAVA Messaging Services allows us to bring key scalability features
to the design of Fusion-IM as well. With messaging servers that
can be clustered and replicated for redundancy and scalability,
and the ability to be routed to external servers with little administration
effort Fusion-IM provides for important levels of scalability. Since
Fusion-IM is Java and web-based, the system can run on Windows,
Unix, Linux, Mac, or any operating system that Java runs on.
We have created an object-oriented approach that allows 80-90%
of the connectivity components to be reused; requiring only 10-20%
to be written for a custom connection. In most cases no customization
is required when connecting to a standard data connection such as
a database or a known API. Fusion-IM architecture supports open
standards and connectivity to all types and sources of data within
the organization and related agencies. Connectivity is facilitated
quickly and easily through a robust object-oriented design, and
is transformed and delivered securely and reliably to any destination.
Application functionality is built into the system quickly and easily
through agent technology, expanding functionality without modifying
existing applications. Fusion-IM is your total connectivity solution.
Available Options:
- A custom user interface can be built where data can be pulled
from one or multiple sources, such as from your CAD, RMS, or JMS.
- Custom devices and hand held devices such as cell phones can
be used as the final data destination to provide any needed information
to your staff, even when they are in the field.
- Enterprise-IM is the optional Data Warehouse that will store
information as it is being transferred between systems and acts
as a redundant messaging server.
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DOJ Fusion Center Guidelines
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