1. Nlets is Not Part of the Government or a For-Profit Company

Nlets, created in 1967, is a self-funded, private, not-for-profit corporation governed solely by the 54 lead United States law enforcement agencies that make up the principal membership, which includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. territories, U.S. federal agencies with a justice component, Canada, several associate members, and a variety of industry partners that serve the U.S. law enforcement community.

2. Nlets is Incredibly Reliable

The current network average uptime is 100.00% and response is 57.842ms seconds round trip. The current system average uptime is 99.973% and response is 1.51 seconds round trip. The top data sources exchanged are registration, driver license, Interpol wanted persons, and criminal histories. These averages have been consistent, showing Nlets’ reliability over the years.

3. Nova is Nlets’ Cloud Hosting Platform

Nlets offers cloud hosting that is both Nlets and FBI CJIS Security Policy compliant. The platform, called Nova, is secure, reliable, and built solely for the justice and public safety community. Nova is a completely customizable, virtualized environment eliminating many of the hassles of today’s traditional hosting options. With leading technology and unparalleled customer support, Nova stands toe-to-toe with leading industry providers while catering directly to those who support officers on the street. It is ideal for all environments, whether that is primary technology, Disaster Recovery sites, or test environments.

4. There Are Over 100 Data Sources Available to Query Through Nlets

Nlets connects over a million users, 800,000 devices and 45,000 agencies, making over 100 data sources available for them to query and share. Some of those resources include Driver/Vehicle Registrations, Criminal Histories, Interpol Wanted Persons, State Warrants, Sex Offender Information, Concealed Weapons Permit Information and many more. Nlets continually works with our community to identify and deploy new information resources to help keep our citizens and officers safe.

5. Our Industry Strategic Partners Make a Difference

Nlets is proud to have created strong public/private partnerships with companies and organizations that support law enforcement and first responders. These partnerships support our core business by serving the needs of our members and allow qualified organizations to utilize the national and international reach of Nlets securely and appropriately for the benefit of the justice community.

6. Nlets Enables the Sharing of Images

We all know that a picture is worth a thousand words, but many people don’t know that Nlets enables the sharing of millions of images. Some of the most common are driver and correction photos with usage that is constantly expanding. For those states who don’t support the sharing of images directly, we also provide access to those images over the Internet with a secure link and password. Having access to the right image often helps tremendously when trying to find a missing child, locate a suspect, or solve a case.

7. Nlets Keeps a Log of Message Traffic

There is a treasure trove of archived data for any query on the network that can be used for investigations, with appropriate authorization. It’s called RAND – Retrieval of Archived Nlets Data. Nlets manages a log of message traffic that travels through our network. RAND functionality provides authorized users with access to this traffic log. For more information, contact service@nlets.org.

8. For More Information – Access the Nlets User Guide

The Nlets User Guide has very detailed information about everything you need to know about the information and message keys available through Nlets – soup to nuts. Access the Nlets wiki at service.nlets.org. 

9. Nlets Leadership is Involved Across the Nation

Leadership at Nlets is actively involved on a national level with numerous organizations such as FirstNet, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Sheriffs Association (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and many others. Their work helps drive policy, standards, security, and numerous other initiatives for our industry. The network will continue to grow as Nlets reaches into every corner of the globe as we include more international work.

10. Nlets Gives Back to the Community

Nlets is focused on supporting the community in more ways than just one. For example, Nlets has a Brodie Assistance Fund (BAF) that provides financial support to its membership to implement services that benefit the greater community. It also provides STARS & Implementers Workshop funding for our State Auditors, Trainers, and IT personnel. Additionally, we also contribute to every family that has lost a loved one in the line of duty through our Officer Down Program and Memoriam. All of these efforts are part of the Nlets Strategic Plan to give back to the Nlets community.

Want to know more about who we are and what we do? Contact training@nlets.org.