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Real Time Identification (RTID)
1. Overview
Real Time Identification (RTID) is a re-engineering of systems and processes used for fingerprint identification, civil clearances and criminal records maintenance. It will transform the current paper-based workflow to an electronic workflow, thus enabling the “real time” identification of fingerprints submitted electronically.
Fingerprints are submitted by police agencies to support the creation of a criminal record, or to search the criminal record repository during a criminal investigation or civil security screening. RTID will streamline these services, facilitate information sharing internationally and permit an improved tracking of criminals by condensing identification turnaround times from weeks and months to hours and days.
Funding for the RTID Project was announced on April 20, 2004 under the National Security Policy. Between 2001 and 2004 significant work had been undertaken by a small project team within the RCMP to define RTID requirements and prepare statements of work in anticipation of this announcement.
Following the announcement, a Project Charter was developed and a formal Project Office established under the sponsorship of Information and Identification Services of National Police Services (NPS). The Chief Information Officer (CIO) was appointed Project Leader, responsible for achieving the technology improvements associated with the project.
The project will be completed in two major Phases. Phase 1 which was delivered in 2007, modernized the civil clearance process, by replacing the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and implementing a new transaction manager. The NPS National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Server permits agencies to submit their fingerprint information electronically.
The release of Phase 2 is anticipated in the Spring of 2009, which will replace the antiquated system and modernize the processes related to the management and update of criminal records.
2. Lead and Participating Departments
The RCMP is the lead department on RTID. Various levels of governance will ensure the Project is successful and meets the needs of all stakeholders:
The RCMP Senior Project Advisory Committee, Public Safety Canada (PS) and Central Agency officials provide direction to the Project Leader on all aspects of the project as it relates to government-wide policies, strategic direction and procurement. This includes the review of the scope through the definition procurement strategy.
An RTID Project Steering Committee provides ongoing direction to the project which includes representatives of key Federal Government departments and Central Agencies. Oversight of RTID is also linked to the PS Portfolio Interoperability Committee, thus ensuring the project’s horizontal interests and planned contribution to overall public safety are fully realized.
RTID is a major interoperability initiative of interest to all agencies within the PS portfolio. Its progress and success in contributing to long term interoperability will be monitored by the Heads of Agency Steering Committee through the PS Portfolio Interoperability Committee.
RTID will be used across Canada and in all jurisdictional levels. Stakeholder involvement is required to ensure that the system is functional and fully compliant with regulations. This involvement is ensured through the NPS Advisory Council and Technical Consultative working groups.
3. Prime Contractors / Major Sub-Contractors
The RCMP is using several procurement vehicles for the RTID Project:
4. Major Milestones
Accomplishments
To be delivered
5. Progress Report and Explanation of Variances
Phase 1 work has been split into multiple releases to ensure that the implementation of functionality is successful. The multiple release schedules are anticipated for complete delivery by Summer 2008. The RFP for Phase II was published in June 2007, with a contract awarded in January 2008.
The variance in the schedule is attributable to a delay in awarding the contract for Phase 2.
6. Industrial Benefits
There is no industrial benefits program for the Real Time Identification Project.
Canadian Firearms Information System II
The RCMP assumed responsibility for the Canadian Firearms Information System II (CFIS II) following the government decision in May 2006 to transfer to the RCMP the day to day operations of the Canada Firearms Centre and responsibility and administration of the Canadian Firearms Program. By that time, CFIS II had already been subject to a stop-work order issued by PWGSC. In 2007-2008, TBS approved the RCMP’s final project evaluation report that formally ended the Major Crown Project for the replacement of CFIS.
Description
The Canadian Firearms Information System (CFIS I) is a national system designed to support the administration of the Firearms Act and is supported by EDS Canada Inc. based on a maintenance contract. The current system was put into production on December 1, 1998 and is the single repository for licence and registration information for the Firearms Program. Since December 1, 1998, approximately two million licences have been issued and seven million firearms have been registered. CFIS links all elements of the Canadian Firearms Program including the Central Processing Site in Miramichi, New Brunswick. The system interfaces with the Canada Firearms Registry On-line (CFRO), the Firearms Reference Table (FRT) and the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC). CFIS II is a new technical solution involving the development and implementation of a software application to replace CFIS I. It was designated as a Major Crown Project by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat in November 2003.
Project Phase
PWGSC issued a notice of default on March 31, 2006. In late April 2006, PWGSC issued a stop work order against CFIS II application development and implementation testing.
Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies | |
Lead Department:
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Canada Firearms Centre
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Contracting Authority:
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
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Participating Departments and Agencies:
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Canada Border Services Agency
Department of International Trade |
Prime and Major Sub-Contractors | |
Prime Contractor:
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CGI Information Systems and Management Consultants Inc.
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Major Sub-Contractors:
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Bell; NexInnovations; Aliant; HP
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Major Milestones | |
Major Milestones
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Date
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Effective Project Approval for a redefined Canadian Firearms Information System Redesign granted by TBS
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February 2005
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Contract amendment signed with the service provider
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March 2005
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Phased deployment of IT infrastructure
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Started December 2005
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Certification and implementation of CFIS II |
Halted
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Project formally ended
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June 2007
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Progress Report and Explanations of Variances
The existing CFIS I remains stable and is expected to be operational for up to 5 years within present operating conditions. Upgrades have been implemented to its infrastructure and its functionality. The system is interfacing with all of the other systems required to carry out the operations for CAFC and the Firearms Program. A plan has been developed that will see the transition of CFIS components to employee-based operations by the end of two-year period.
Industrial Benefits
Not applicable