28 CFR Part 23 Guideline
28 CFR Part 23 Policy Clarification
What is Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies (Federal Regulation 28 CFR Part 23)?
Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies (Federal Regulation 28 CFR Part 23) is a guideline for law enforcement
agencies. It contains implementing standards for operating federally grant-funded multijurisdictional criminal intelligence systems. It specifically provides
guidance in five primary areas: submission and entry of criminal intelligence information, security, inquiry,
dissemination, and review-and-purge process. Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies (Federal Regulation 28
CFR Part 23) does not provide specific, detailed information on how the standards should be implemented by the operating
agency but, instead, provides the ability for each agency to develop its own policies and procedures.
agencies. It contains implementing standards for operating federally grant-funded multijurisdictional criminal intelligence systems. It specifically provides
guidance in five primary areas: submission and entry of criminal intelligence information, security, inquiry,
dissemination, and review-and-purge process. Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies (Federal Regulation 28
CFR Part 23) does not provide specific, detailed information on how the standards should be implemented by the operating
agency but, instead, provides the ability for each agency to develop its own policies and procedures.
What criminal intelligence systems are affected by Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies (Federal Regulation 28 CFR Part 23)?
Criminal Intelligence Systems Operating Policies (Federal Regulation 28 CFR Part 23) standards apply to all
multijurisdictional criminal intelligence systems operating under Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe
Streets Act of 1968, as amended. This includes any Office of Justice Programs
and Bureau of Justice Assistance programs such as RISS, the Byrne Formula or Discretionary Grants Programs, the Local Law
Enforcement Block Grants (LLEBG) Program, and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants. Many state and local
law enforcement agencies have voluntarily adopted, as an agency policy, the operating standards of Criminal Intelligence
Systems Operating Policies (Federal Regulation 28 CFR Part 23).
multijurisdictional criminal intelligence systems operating under Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe
Streets Act of 1968, as amended. This includes any Office of Justice Programs
and Bureau of Justice Assistance programs such as RISS, the Byrne Formula or Discretionary Grants Programs, the Local Law
Enforcement Block Grants (LLEBG) Program, and Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants. Many state and local
law enforcement agencies have voluntarily adopted, as an agency policy, the operating standards of Criminal Intelligence
Systems Operating Policies (Federal Regulation 28 CFR Part 23).
Where can I get more information about 28 CFR Part 23?
The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) is a Florida-based nonprofit research and
training organization specializing in law enforcement, juvenile justice, and criminal justice
issues. They provide information, technical assistance, and training on 28 CFR Part 23. For
additional information, please visit:
training organization specializing in law enforcement, juvenile justice, and criminal justice
issues. They provide information, technical assistance, and training on 28 CFR Part 23. For
additional information, please visit:
