Case Study: Ottawa Police Service

Modernizing Police Record Checks in the National Capital Region

Background
In October 2015, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) awarded Rogue Data a contract to overhaul their background check operations. Facing mounting backlogs, manual processing inefficiencies, and growing demand for timely, secure police record checks, OPS required a system that could evolve alongside the expectations of a digitally enabled public.

The Solution: Agile Records
Rogue Data designed and implemented Agile Records: a fully integrated, end-to-end digital background check system tailored for the Ottawa Police Service. The platform unifies Local, CPIC, and PIP data into a single, secure interface, giving OPS staff a consolidated view of relevant events and enabling efficient, accurate background screening.

Key capabilities include:

  • End-to-End Digital Record Checks — Support for Level 1 (Criminal Record Checks), Level 2 (Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Checks), and Level 3 (Vulnerable Sector Checks) as defined by LEARN.
  • Backlog Reduction — Phase 1 of the implementation (August 2016) prioritized clearing in-person PRC and PRC-VS requests, significantly reducing processing delays.
  • Full Electronic Workflow — By May 2017, OPS was operating a completely electronic workflow, enhancing speed, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Unified Records View — Staff can now perform all background check activities from a centralized, integrated environment.

Impact

  • 120,000+ police checks processed to date within the National Capital Region.
  • Streamlined Operations — OPS staff (22 active users) handle checks more efficiently with fewer delays and reduced administrative burden.
  • Enhanced Service to the Public — Faster turnaround times, increased privacy protection, and a modernized experience for residents and applicants.

Results

  • Reduced Backlogs and Processing Times
  • Improved Data Access and Visibility
  • Secure, Fully Compliant Background Screening
  • Increased Staff Productivity and Public Satisfaction

Ongoing Partnership: Rogue Data continues to support OPS with maintenance, enhancements, and second-level support as Agile Records evolves to meet emerging needs and standards.

About Rogue Data

Rogue Data delivers resilient, privacy-first workflow automation systems for public safety and government institutions. Agile Records is the first standardized digital solution for police record checks in Canada—and continues to set the standard for speed, security, and usability

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