Altaris™ CAD is a mission critical decision support system that enables communications center personnel to more appropriately manage calls for service and response resources. Altaris™ CAD provides information when and where it is needed to efficiently support the command and control operations of public safety agencies. The system allows communications personnel to readily access information and to make appropriate decisions in meeting the demand for police, fire and emergency Altaris™ CAD Screen medical services.
Altaris™ CAD Screen

While enhanced operation of the emergency communications center may represent the most visible impact of Altaris™ CAD, the system provide operational benefits throughout public safety departments and ultimately to the citizens of the communities served by the system.

Altaris™ CAD is a true client/server system designed to offer the following system level features:

	Portability - Altaris™ CAD will operate across multiple hardware and operating system platforms. You select the best configuration for your environment.
	Scalability - Altaris™ CAD's building blocks approach will facilitate small system to very large multi-jurisdictional systems. The design facilitates expansion as requirements increase.
	Reliability - Altaris™ CAD's integrated redundancy and failover offers optimum uptime reliability.
	Performance - Altaris™ CAD will provide optimum response time and throughput to support the most demanding operations.

Altaris™ CAD is an extremely versatile system offering the following user agency level features:

	Multiple Service Capability - Altaris™ CAD is designed to accommodate multiple class, multiple agency and multiple jurisdiction operations. The autonomy of an agency is preserved through the agency/data group configuration. An agency may define unique data values and functionality applicable only to their agency in a multi-agency operation.
	Flexibility - Altaris™ CAD is designed with over 50 dynamic option settings that allow user agencies to determine functionality on-line. Altaris™ CAD offers unparalleled flexibility with table driven functionality. Altaris™ CAD's design is to provide a maximum level of user customization without source code modification.
	Seamless Integration - Altaris™ CAD is designed to operate in a complimentary, seamless manner with AltarisVIEW™ (mapping) Altaris™ RMS and interfaces to external systems.

Altaris™ CAD user level features include:

	Full Function Windowing Environment - An extremely friendly graphic user interface is standard in Altaris™ CAD. Altaris™ CAD operates on the work environment concept where up to 15 interactive working windows may be opened at any time.
	Enhanced Status Monitoring - Altaris™ CAD provides the capability to configure status monitors. Users can determine the nature of the status monitor displays. Monitors may be dynamically resized.
	Command Versatility - Altaris™ CAD offers maximum versatility in issuing commands. Command line transactions may be keyed in several variations. Altaris™ CAD offers point and click options to command line transactions at appropriate points in the workflow.

Altaris RMS
Records Management System

		A tightly integrated decision support system, Altaris® RMS was designed to meet the needs of the public safety community by delivering information essential to making critical decisions. PRC's 37 years of public safety experience provided the basis used to create a robust RMS with a graphical user interface that makes the system easier to learn and use. PRC's RMS is part of the Altaris® product suite.
Altaris™ RMS Screen

There is no need to re-key data or update numerous other applications. Information need only be entered once. Data is automatically shared between PRC's Altaris® RMS and CAD systems. The Altaris® RMS system provides the ability to track comprehensive event details such as response times, personnel involved, location, date/time, type. This information may then be used to pinpoint trends such as peak hours and high-risk areas.

Functionality offered by Altaris® RMS provides a comprehensive response to all records requirements.

As with the Altaris® CAD product, Altaris® RMS also provides the user with the use of a feature-rich graphical user interface. The GUI reduces the number of steps it takes to perform any function within the system, which not only makes the system easier to use, but easier to learn. The extensive use of windows, pull-down menus, graphical display buttons and icons help the operator perform the task at hand. On-line help is available to the RMS user.

The GUI also provides each operator with the ability to choose the method of operation. For most operations, keyboard entry, function keys or point-and-click mouse device may be used, depending on individual operator preference.

Altaris® RMS also provides step-by-step guidance for entering incident details such as exposure information (including ignition factors), structural and/or mobile information, damage loss estimates, injuries and fatalities, firefighter exposures and emergency medical information. Altaris® provides the user with the ability to tailor the flow of data capture (as described above) so that the data entry process is both smooth and complete.

In addition to the functionality of the specific modules described above, Altaris® RMS provides general functionality.

Altaris® RMS provides a very extensive personnel module. This module is used to capture employee information such as employee experience, education, training, specialized skills, job assignments, certification, injuries and drivers license information.

Electronic mail capability is also provided to the RMS users. This allows the RMS user to communicate with other network users, including CAD users. The RMS users will also be able to access the existing electronic mail facilities.

Altaris® RMS provides a built-in spell checker that is available for use in all of the text narrative fields that are associated with the narrative text fields.

Extensive reports are provided that will let the user manipulate and analyze data so that operations may be streamlined and costs reduced. Reports can profile field incidents, permits and certificates, hazards, inspection histories, personnel information and fire safety.

Altaris® JMS
Jail Record Management System (JMS)

The Altaris® Jail Record Management System (Jail RMS) has taken the features and benefits of traditional RMS systems, including Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), and integrated these features and benefits using a well thought-out and structured system design. Jail RMS is a major component of Altaris® RMS and is fully integrated with the Police module of Altaris®. Jail RMS is also integrated with the Personnel, Assets, Inventory, and Administration components of Altaris®.

A database structure designed for Jail RMS inherently resolves many of the problems associated with previous generations of systems. This structure significantly improves performance and, at the same time, provides a feature-rich environment. Many of the features and benefits offered in this system could not have been implemented under older-style systems. The overall structure of Altaris® Jail RMS makes full use of the advantages of a true relational database. To reduce the risk associated with developing this type of system, an industry leading product, Oracle's Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), has been selected to comprise the database engine and ORACLE Forms is used to support the applications.

Altaris® Jail RMS is a fully integrated RMS that is revolutionizing how jails view record management systems. The most exciting result is the capability to easily access information that accrues in the normal course of jail operations. Officers and/or records personnel enter or augment information into Altaris® RMS through a user friendly "windows" environment. Since every Agency is different, Altaris® RMS allows each Agency to establish a unique "workflow". The workflow is the order in which data (booking, medical, classification, property, etc.) is entered into Altaris® RMS. An authorized user without programming support or system modifications maintains the workflow on-line.

Gathering and recording relevant data can be difficult. Although jail agencies are awash with files, records and paper, there is seldom a central facility for storing, retrieving and, most importantly, relating these diverse data. Altaris® Jail RMS greatly alleviates these difficulties by streamlining the duties of Jail personnel and eliminating redundant data entry.

Altaris® Jail RMS was designed to facilitate information flow from initial intake of an inmate from either arresting agencies or court agencies through final release. A series of integrated modules record information on booking, classification, medical screening and medical visits, property, supplies issued, inmate program needs, inmate accounts, event scheduling, visitation, kitchen menus and inventory, and support additions and/or corrections to this information.

Transitioning to the Jail RMS interface is easy for users with basic knowledge of "windows" based applications such as: Microsoft Windows, IBM's OS/2, and Apple's Macintosh. Jail RMS employs a standard format for all application windows (forms) across system components. The common user interface allows users to quickly get up to speed using forms and functions.

Jail Set-up

Another important setup function enables customization of the Altaris® Jail RMS workflow. The system can be tailored to present blocks or work, or screens, in the order that best suits agency requirements. In addition, the workflow can be changed at any time without affecting the data, so it can be "tweaked" as necessary to find the optimal approach.

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Altaris Jail Record Management System

• Captures basic information, such as name, physical description, address, associates
• Performs medical screening and inmate classification
• Collects property and issues supplies
• Assign cells based on age, sex, and classification
• Records arrest and charge information
• Records additional information, including Persons to Notify upon inmate's release, visitor information, program needs, and phone calls

• Calculates release dates based on Court-supplied commitment data
• Calculates Days to Serve for 'Weekender' inmates
• Incorporates Good Time, Pay/Stay time, and program modifiers

• Tracks allergies and prescriptions
• Tracks medical conditions, including descriptions of condition and treatment, Vital signs, and Medical visits, fully integrated with the Event Tracking module

• Schedules unique and recurring user-defined events
• Schedules and logs inmates and employees into events
• Automated conflict checking: 'Keep Separate', event location conflicts, inmate attendance conflicts, inmate attendance conflicts, capacity checks, and more.
• View scheduled events from different points of view:
• Main - display scheduled events based on event type and/or event locations
• Inmate - view only events scheduled for a given inmate
• Dorm Officer - view only events for which inmates in the Dorm are currently scheduled

• Performs releases: 'Final' releases, Temporary 'Weekender' releases, and Bond Outs
• View inmates scheduled for release within any date range
• Shortcuts to all release actions (cut a check, return property, collect supplies, etc.)

• Inmate Trust Accounting - fully integrated with Commissary and Medical modules.
• Jail Accounting - manage the Jail's account, filling the gap between the Inmate Trust Account and the Jail's financial institution
• Fee Accounting - assess any fees and determine payment schedules

• Track Commissary purchases, fully integrated with Accounting and Inventory modules
• Generate commissary pick lists
• Manage Indigent package distribution

• Creates recipes and menus (integrated with Inventory module)
• Manages Inmate nutritional needs
• Tracks special dietary restrictions
• Forecasts future inventory needs

• Shakedowns, grievances, and disciplinary disturbances
• Records inmates involved and resulting actions taken

Altaris Jail Record Management System
The Altaris Jail Record Management System (Jail RMS) has taken the features and benefits of traditional RMS systems, including Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS), and integrated these features and benefits using a well thought-out and structured system design. Jail RMS is a major component of Altaris RMS and is fully integrated with the Police module of Altaris. Jail RMS is also integrated with the Personnel, Assets, Inventory, and Administration components of Altaris.

A database structure designed for Jail RMS inherently resolves many of the problems associated with previous generations of systems. This structure significantly improves performance and, at the same time, provides a feature-rich environment. Many of the features and benefits offered in this system could not have been implemented under older style systems. The overall structure of Altaris Jail RMS makes full use of the advantages of a true relational database. To reduce the risk associated with developing this type of system, an industry leading product, Oracle's Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), has been selected to comprise the database engine and ORACLE Forms is used to support the applications.

Altaris Jail RMS is a fully integrated RMS that is revolutionizing how jails view record management systems. The most exciting result is the capability to easily access information that accrues in the normal course of jail operations. Officers and/or records personnel enter or augment information into Altaris RMS through a user friendly "windows" environment. Since every Agency is different, Altaris RMS allows each Agency to establish a unique "workflow". The workflow is the order in which data (booking, medical, classification, property, etc.) is entered into Altaris RMS. The workflow is maintained on-line by an authorized user without programming support or system modifications.

Gathering and recording relevant data can be difficult. Although jail agencies are awash with files, records and paper, there is seldom a central facility for storing, retrieving and, most importantly, relating these diverse data. Altaris Jail RMS greatly alleviates these difficulties by streamlining the duties of Jail personnel and eliminating redundant data entry.

Altaris Jail RMS was designed to facilitate information flow from initial intake of an inmate from either arresting agencies or court agencies through final release. A series of integrated modules record information on booking, classification, medical screening and medical visits, property, supplies issued, inmate program needs, inmate accounts, event scheduling, visitation, kitchen menus and inventory, and support additions and/or corrections to this information.

A GUI Interface
A "windows" standard Graphical User Interface (GUI) makes information easy to discern and system usage intuitive, while minimizing complexity by reducing the number of steps required to perform an operation. Altaris Jail RMS follows defacto industry standards, making use of common GUI features such as pull-down menus, pop-up windows, and action buttons. Transitioning to the Jail RMS interface is easy for users with basic knowledge of "windows" based applications such as: Microsoft Windows, IBM's OS/2, and Apple's Macintosh. Jail RMS employs a standard format for all application windows (forms) across system components. The common user interface allows users to quickly get up to speed using forms and functions.

Field Prompting and Completeness Checking
When the cursor is positioned on a field or an action is initiated in Altaris Jail RMS, the prompt area on the bottom of the screen automatically displays relevant information. In addition, the system permits the user to perform completeness checks on entered data ensuring that the entered information is complete.

Enhanced Data Integrity
Altaris Jail RMS is based on the latest version of the Oracle Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), an implementation that embraces both entity and referential integrity rules. However, the quality of the data in a database is only as good as the quality of the data entered into it. To help ensure the consistency of data entered into the database, Altaris Jail RMS includes a sophisticated list of values (LOV) mechanism. Every field that can be defined by a list of values has an LOV button and supporting data structure. The LOV data contains each valid entry for the specified field, and because lists are dynamic, additional values can be easily entered or phased out "on the fly" by authorized users. Values may be phased out by entering an expiration date. If an LOV value has expired, the user may search for data using the value but may not enter the expired value.

Integrated with Personnel, Assets and Inventory Subsystems
One major benefit of a well designed, integrated records management system is that redundant processes and data are identified and eliminated. If consumable items are purchased within the Commissary, kitchen ingredients are used in meal preparation, or supplies are issued to an inmate, inventory adjustments and requisitions will be performed automatically. Altaris Jail RMS supports all of these integrated functions and more, including integration of the Jail component with the Police component. The integration is fully seamless and transparent to the user, providing a single point of data entry.

Integrated with Police
Jail and Law Enforcement agencies are both in need of the same kinds of information, usually with different viewpoints. The Altaris Jail suite provides the ability to enter and retrieve defendant, warrant, arrest, charge, and court case data that may have been previously entered in the Police module; data entered in Jail is also available to Police. This aggregated information allows the Jail staff to more efficiently process an inmate into the facility, without having to re-enter data.

JAIL RMS OVERVIEW

Jail Set-up
The first task when configuring Jail RMS for a new Jail agency is to add the agency to the system and set the agency-specific parameters, such as sales tax rate, whether to check for event conflicts, and whether inmate accounts are allowed to go negative. Note that a Jail may be defined as a separate agency unto itself, or may be combined with a Police agency, depending on the user's process requirements.

Another important setup function enables customization of the Altaris Jail RMS workflow. The system can be tailored to present blocks or work, or screens, in the order that best suits agency requirements. In addition, the workflow can be changed at any time without affecting the data, so it can be "tweaked" as necessary to find the optimal approach.

Inmate Tracking
This application provides the functionality to record overall information related to the inmate, starting with the intake process. The following information may be recorded: Related Stays, Arrest and Charge Data, Property, Supplies Issued, Phone Calls, Officers, Primary Classification, Initial Medical Assessment, Inmate Program Needs, Narratives, and Persons to Notify Upon Release.

Post-Intake
Inmate processing is an on-going process and requires many updates after the initial booking. In addition, changes may be made to the inmate's classification, medical screening, cell assignment, program needs, etc. This section allows the user to quickly enter and track these changes in Jail RMS without having to go through Inmate Tracking.

Commitments
This application provides the ability to query for a defendant name and retrieve the associated charges, court case, and sentence data that was previously entered by a court system. This allows the jail staff to proceed to book the inmate without having to re-enter data and to track court data associated with an already booked inmate. This module allows the user to manually enter this information, should an automatic interface not be defined or should the interface be down.

Automatic sentence calculation also occurs, taking into account the concurrent/consecutive status of individual charges, as well as whole cases. Good Time is calculated, pay/stay time is tracked (time which must be served unless a specified fine is paid), and alternative sentences are managed, including any time multipliers that may need to be applied.

Commissary
This module allows the user to track inmate commissary purchases and indigent package distribution. Adjustments to inventory are automatically applied, and appropriate accounting transactions occur transparently in the background. Potential pick-lists may be printed for inmate submission, and controls may be applied in terms of the amount of money an inmate may spend on a given commissary purchase, as well as capping the number of specific items that may be purchased on an item-by-item basis.

Confidential Medical
Inmates may have confidential medical histories or conditions. Jail RMS allows this information to be entered, maintained, and used. This module is also fully integrated with the accounting module, so that charges for prescriptions and medical visits are applied automatically. As a convenience, event logging associated with medical visits may be performed from this module.

Jail Events
This application provides a convenient scheduling function that allows the user to enter and track any number of events (exercise, visitation, court appearances, etc.) that affect the operation of the facility. Through this module it is also possible to log and track inmate movement to and from the events. All inmate scheduling and logging is conducted through the Jail Events application. A number of automatic checks are performed, such as ensuring that multiple events are not scheduled for the same place at the same time, that an inmate is not scheduled for multiple events at the same time, and that inmates who are designated "Keep Separate" are not scheduled together.

Several possible Event screens are provided in order to give the most flexibility to the staff. The main Event screen allows the user to see all of the events for a given day, or to filter based on event type and/or event location. An Inmate Event screen is also provided to show only events associated with a given inmate. Also, a Dorm Officer Event screen is provided, displaying only events associated with those inmates housed in the same dorm.

Occurrence Processing
This application tracks occurrences which fall outside the scheduled day-to-day activities of the jail. The application provides for capturing a variety of occurrences within the jail and linking the required reports to each occurrence, including tracking of any disciplinary actions which may be associated with the occurrence. In addition to "disciplinary type" reports, the application provides for capture and tracking of inmate grievances.

Shakedown
It may be necessary from time to time to perform a cell shakedown. This module notes which cells are searched, which officers are involved in the process, and what contraband, if any, is found in the shakedown.

Release
Upon probation, completion of the sentence, or bond out, an inmate is released. Jail RMS performs extensive cross-checking to ensure that the inmate is cleared for release (such as checking bond statuses, charge statuses, and warrant/hold statuses). It also provides swift access to the necessary modules for releasing an inmate's property, vehicle, and account funds, as well as returning supplies and performing other tasks prior to the inmate's release, such as contacting Persons to Notify Upon Release.

Bond Processing
Inmates may have bond assigned; this bond information must be tracked. This bond information may be automatically assigned (based on charge), or may be manually entered at either the charge or case level. If an inmate posts the assigned bond amount, they may be released, at which time the bond is processed and bond receipt(s) are printed. Information pertaining to the court-mandated types of bond allowed and persons posting the bond are also recorded.

Inmate Holds
Jail RMS enables the agency to maintain necessary records on inmates whose cases involve "holds" from other jurisdictions and display any active wants/warrants from other agencies within the current jurisdiction. Warrants entered through the Police module automatically appear on this form. Also, all of this information is checked prior to releasing an inmate.

Public Information
This module allows certain information to be quickly released to the public without jeopardizing the rights of the inmate. This module also allows information pertaining to the persons requesting this information to be tracked.

Inmate Accounts
Most facilities are "cashless", however, inmates are permitted to work, earn funds and purchase goods. The accounting application is highly customizable, allowing each agency to specify the degree to which individual transactions should be uniquely tracked. Through this module, otherwise transparent transactions (from commissary or confidential medical) may be viewed and, to a degree, modified. Additional transactions, such as inmate deposits and disbursements, may be created from these screens.

Kitchen
This application allows the user to store recipes, maintain kitchen inventory, plan menus and administer other activities relating to the preparation of the inmates' food. Nutritional information is tracked at the item, recipe, and menu levels, and special diets are taken into account for those inmates with additional dietary needs.

Work Program
This application administers information about inmates involved in any work release programs that may be available. This segment also maintains data about the employers, types of jobs available, and other pertinent information. As a convenience, event logging associated with work programs may be performed from this module.

Searches
Jail RMS provides a number of standard searches to locate specific sets of information. These powerful searches enable the user to specify search criteria, to recall and refine the search criteria, and to obtain specific and/or related information. The types of searches include: Name Search, ID Search, Inmate Locator, Inmate Log, Account History, Facility/Block/Cell Search, Officer Search and Phone Call Search.

Reports
To assist in managing the facility, Jail RMS provides standard reports including: Available Cells, Inmate Phone Call Listing, Inmate Classification, Inmate Records, Inmate Roster, Confidential Medical, Daily Event Schedules, Accounting Transactions, Jail Statistical Analysis, and Release Reports.

Special Information
To provide immediate access for critical information related to an inmate, Altaris Jail RMS provides for defining and notifying the user of the existence of Special Information and Caution data. The data is defined via LOVs; as such, the user is free to apply their own definition of such data. This information is easily accessible throughout the system, and can be accessed quickly for use in time-sensitive decisions.

Administration
To ensure that the Jail subsystem is properly set up for the facility, Jail RMS permits the user to customize the system through data fields. Customization through data eliminates the need for programming support and allows the user to maintain customization on-line. Some of the areas that may be customized include: Facility/Cell, Visitor Areas, Schedule Events, Event Types, Offense List, Medical Questions and Classification Questions.