CPI has successfully installed and implemented the OpenFox Message Switching System, utilities, interfaces, licenses, and professional services in order to customize and deploy a replacement LEADS system for the Illinois State Police (ISP).

The functional areas, including all hardware, applications, licenses, and professional services to complete the installation were as follows:

• OpenFox Message Switch including Native XML support
• OpenFox Operator Aid
• RSA Security Library for FIPS 140-2 compliance
• OpenFox Desktop 4.0 – this is the workstation software that provides the environment for the various applications which run under the desktop.  This includes:
  • OpenFox Messenger Client – Used for NCIC, NLETS, Hot Files, and other operator input using preformatted forms.  Transmission is encrypted with FIPS-140-2 certified encryption.
  • OpenFox Archive 3.0 
  • OpenFox Configurator – utility for configuring the various items in the system including message keys, stations/ORI’s, lists, roles, users, etc.
  • OpenFox Forms Configurator
• OpenFox HotFiles Application 2.0
• NCIC, Nlets, & NICS interfaces
• Custom Interfaces for interfaces and protocols specific to Illinois
• Forms Customizations –  all NCIC and Nlets message keys and state-specific message formats were built and forms created/modified per customer requirements
• Includes Documentation, Testing, and Training

OpenFox SaaS

The modernized LEADS system is now hosted in CPI’s Tier III+ data center. OpenFox Software as a Service includes licenses and customizations of the following:

• RSA Security Library to meet CJIS Security Policy FIPS 140-2 and installation for OpenFox Messenger
• CPI OpenFox Messenger client licenses/product keys to replace current direct connect terminals plus additional capacity for growth
• CPI OpenFox Configurator application
• CPI OpenFox Forms Configurator
• CPI OpenFox Operator Aid GUI utility
• CPI OpenFox Archive 3.0
• CPI OpenFox HotFiles 2.0
• Oracle™ Database Management Software
• CPI standard NCIC and Nlets Interfaces (TCP/IP). 
• CPI standard FBI NICS interface (TCP/IP)
• Custom interfaces using TCP/IP for CHRI, SOS, and Corrections as well as the METRO agencies.
• Standard and state-specific forms for use within OpenFox Messenger.
• CPI Hosting Services also includes the following:
  • Maintenance and support of all software and hardware 
  • Systems and Software management and maintenance by trained engineers.
  • Post-production support for the life of the contract
  • Hardware upgrades as needed  

The new ISP Leads Message Switch is CPI’s Thirtieth (30) State level Message Switch Deployment.

The new ISP Leads system is CPI’s eighth (8) SaaS Client.