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DCI asks for IT security, NCIC fees and lab support as forensics demand rises
Summary
Department of Criminal Investigation leaders told lawmakers they face rising workloads (ICAC referrals, forensics requests), must pay increased Nlets/INLETS fees to keep NCIC access, and seek funding for FIPS security, a cloud disaster-recovery solution and continued crime-lab capacity including outsourced firearms work.
The Department of Criminal Investigation told the Joint Appropriations Committee that rising digital investigations and forensic workloads are stressing systems and budgets. Director Jones said Wyoming faces growing demand for ICAC (internet crimes against children) investigations, more device forensics and increased maintenance and security obligations to remain connected to national systems.
"We have to pay dues to [Nlets] every year, and the dues have gone up," Director Jones said when explaining a fee increase that many states…
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