Certification for New Agencies

Agencies are required to undergo certification to access and benefit from the efficiencies of the new system. The Agency Certification Process ensures that the agency’s equipment is:

• Properly installed, integrated and configured at the agency site
• Capable of electronically exchanging National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) compliant transactions.
• Manufactured by a certified vendor

Information is available to support agencies through the certification process. To receive a copy of any of the following documents, contact the Canadian Criminal Real Time Identification Services (CCRTIS) Process Coordinator by email at RTID_ITR_Certification@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

RTID Introduction for Agencies

• Provides an overview of RTID, the agency certification process and key technical concepts

National Police Services - National Institute of Standards and Technology Interface Control Document (NPS-NIST-ICD) Version 1.7.7

• Describes the standard, including the type and format of electronic fingerprint data, to be used by agencies to electronically interface with the NPS-NIST Server

RTID Security Policies and Guidelines for Non-Law Enforcement Agencies

• Describes security policies and guidelines, including authentication factors and site inspection details, for public sector agencies and accredited private fingerprint companies

RTID Security Policies and Guidelines for CPIC-enabled Law Enforcement Agencies

• Refer to CPIC Chapter 1.4 – Secured Communications Connections for security guidelines

RTID Technical Guidelines for Agencies

• Provides technical guidelines for integrating LiveScans, Records Management Systems (RMS) and other biometric systems with the NPS
• Includes an overview of the components and concepts that pertain to RTID connectivity models and network connectivity options