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Editor – Gary Morgan

OKLeX—Phase 2 is Near Completion!

Phase 2 of OKLeX is the building of the OKLeX Internet Portal. This portal will permit certified users of the system to run queries for persons, vehicles or places of interest much like you would run a search on the Internet. Currently there are 4 agencies providing date from multiple sources for this information. There may be more agencies to participate in the future.

How Do I Get Certified for OKLeX?

Training STEP 1 You or your staff can attend 4 hours of CLEET certified training for the use of OKLeX at various training locations across Oklahoma to access OKLeX. These training sessions will instruct you how to begin your certification process. There are no additional live training sessions planned for the future beyond those noted below. Please plan on attending one of the training sessions below. You may make reservations at the location you choose. Seating is limited. Send a reservation request by printing out the link below, completing the information and sending it via fax to Michael Paul at 405-843-3804.

http://www.ok.gov/osbi/documents/OKLeXSecurityClearance_Training2a.pdf

If you do not have a confirmation email within 5 business days please contact Michael Paul at 405-879-2979. You will need your printed email confirmation to gain access to this training.

Morning Sessions are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Afternoon Sessions are 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 22^nd Oklahoma City

Wednesday, January 23^rd, McAlester

Monday, January 28^th, Ada

Tuesday, January 29^th Tulsa

Monday, Feb 4^th, Woodward

Monday, Feb 11^th, Ardmore

Tuesday, Feb 12^th, Oklahoma City

Monday, Feb 18^th, Woodward

Tuesday, Feb 26^th, Enid

All Users of OKLeX must be a CLEET certified law enforcement officer or Fingerprint background check performed and be sponsored by their agency head, Sheriff or Chief before full access is granted. All Law Enforcement Officers and Dispatchers are encouraged to attend training.

Training Step2 OKLeX will provide an online training component. Once you have completed your online training and passed the test (65% or greater) you will be issued 4 additional hours of CLEET certified training.

What are the Sources of Information for OKLeX?

The Agencies Who Committed to Provide Data to OKLeX are:

Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Law Enforcement Commission (ABLE)

Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC)

Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI)

There are 8 data sources being provided in OKLeX. Each of these will be discussed during the training. Other topics include:

What is required to certify for OKLeX?

Is an individual or agency certified?

What data is available and what can an officer do with it?

Are there limitations on the data being provided?

Will Federal Agencies contribute data?

How often can I test for OKLeX Certification?

Can Dispatchers Train on OKLeX?

Is OASIS a contributor of data?

OSBI TECH SERVER

A newsletter service provided by Information Technology at OSBI

Three main groups were created to help identify and resolve issues with OKLeX.

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1. OKLeX Governing Board--oversees direction and decisions for OKLeX.

Chief Dan Yancey – Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police

Justin Jones – Director, Department of Corrections

DeWade Langley – Director, OSBI

Ken McNair – Director, Oklahoma Sheriffs Association

Kevin Ward – Commissioner, Department of Public Safety

2. OKLeX Users Group--helped develop the users’ agreement and establish the needs for law enforcement in information sharing.

Sheriff Harvey Burkhart – Carter County Sheriffs Office

Officer Tim Farlow – Broken Arrow Police Department

Lela Fox – Broken Arrow Police Department

Sheriff Kiernan McMullen – Grady County Sheriffs Office

Sheriff Tom Shafer – Major County Sheriffs Office

Chief Mike Thomas – Perry Police Department

3. OKLeX State Law Enforcement Agencies--agencies targeted for providing information. OKLeX providers may be added or dropped based upon signing agreements, and project completion dates for individual agencies. Multiple contacts are being used as resources at each state agency provider.

Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Law Enforcement Commission (ABLE Commission)

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBN)

Oklahoma Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET)

Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC)

Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (DAC)

Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security (OHS)

Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board (PPB)

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI)

Oklahoma State Fire Marshall

* Agencies in bold are current contributors to OKLeX with Data, Data Hyperlinks or Funding