The Correction and Rehabilitation Information Management System (CRIMS) is a mission-critical application used by over 20 local, state, and federal agencies to process arrests and warrants in Montgomery County. Originally implemented as a third-party Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solution, CRIMS was acquired by the County following vendor non-performance and is now maintained by the Department of Technology Enterprise and Business Solutions (TEBS). The system has reached a point where an upgrade is essential to meet County enterprise security standards, ensure continued operability and compliance with Maryland statutory requirements, and support uninterrupted 24x7 operations across multiple jurisdictions.

In FY24-25, a contractor was engaged in to develop a low-code solution aimed at addressing core CRIMS functionality. The project is currently underway and expected to be completed in FY26.

Montgomery County Police, Sheriff, Fire Department, and other agencies with arrest authority rely on real-time arrest and warrant processing, interagency data sharing, and statutory compliance. The current system has reached a point where an upgrade is essential to meet County enterprise security standards, ensure continued operability and compliance with Maryland statutory requirements, and support uninterrupted 24x7 operations across multiple jurisdictions. Upgrading CRIMS is essential to maintain secure, reliable, and compliant operations across Montgomery County's law enforcement and public safety agencies. The proposed modernization will reduce risk, improve performance, and ensure continued statutory compliance.

Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS), Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission and member agencies, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Intergovernmental Relations, State of Maryland, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Public Safety Communications Systems, Montgomery County Police, Sheriff's Department, and Fire & Rescue Services.