Information Technology Acquisition, Final Report

By Mcewen, Tom

Book Id: WPLBN0000694576
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Reproduction Date: 2005

Title:	Information Technology Acquisition, Final Report
Author:	Mcewen, Tom
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Language:	English
Subject:	Law., Law & economy, Litigation and arbitration
Collections:	Law Library Collection
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Publisher:	Department of Justice


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Legal Reference Publication

Excerpt
Excerpt: Information Technology Acquisition Project. The Information Technology (IT) Acquisition project, supported by a grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), was conducted by the Institute for Law and Justice (ILJ) and several private sector partners from January 1998 to March 2001. The overall purpose of the project was to help law enforcement practitioners and. policymakers navigate the many considerations involved in acquiring up-to-date information technology, communication technology, and other technologies. The acquisition of technologies for policing was viewed as much more than purchasing; rather, it was defined as a four-phase process that involves assessment and decision-making, procurement, implementation, and impact assessment. Moreover, the study team consistently emphasized that IT acquisition strategies cannot be separated from policing strategies; they must fit with an agency's tactical and strategic plans. The experiences of both technical staff and management were seen as crucial throughout each phase, and the products of the research were designed with both technical and management personnel in mind.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 : Introduction and Project Overview ................................................................................ 1 :Information Technology Acquisition Project ............................................................................ 1 Overview ofthe Technologies ................................................................................................... 2 Other Existing and New Technologies ...................................................................................... 3 State of IT Acquisition in Law Enforcement ........................................................................... 16 Supporting Agency Goals ........................................................................................................ 21 Characteristics of IT Strategic Plans ........................................................................................ 25 Techniques of Strategic Planning ............................................................................................ 26 Chapter 3: Phase I-Assessment and Decision-Making ............................................................... 31 Assessment and Decision-Making Activities .......................................................................... 33 Methodology .............................................................................................................................. 5 Report Organization ................................................................................................................. 20 Chapter 2: Strategic Planning ........................................................................................................ 21 Basic Considerations ................................................................................................................ 31 Chapter 4: Phase 2-Procurement ................................................................................................. 45 Procurement Methods .............................................................................................................. 45 The RFP Process ...................................................................................................................... 52 Negotiations and Contracts ...................................................................................................... 60 Chapter 5: Phase 3-Implementation ............................................................................................ 64 Implementation Methods ......................................................................................................... 64 Implementation Plan ................................................................................................................ 66 Support Structure ..................................................................................................................... 66 Preparation of the Organization ...............................................................................................6 7 Agency Satisfaction ................................................................................................................. 67 Risk Analysis and Management ............................................................................................... 68 Tr~nin.g... ............................................................................................................................... 71 Legacy Systems ....................................................................................................................... 73 Implementation Scheduling .....................................................................................................