BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES - 2014

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ATF and the NIBIN Partner similarly agree to adhere to standardized procedures and policies for the source data collection, input, exchange and protection of information, to include information as to the location where ballistic evidence was collected, the circumstances under which it was collected and all crimes to which the firearm(s) or other ballistic evidence is linked. ATF and the NIBIN Partner agree to cooperate in the development and implementation of data entry protocols and quality assurance procedures for the NIBIN Program. ATF further agrees to cooperate with all participants in the NIBIN Program to establish model standards, protocols, and procedures for the users of the network. Such protocols will be applicable as they are implemented. The NIBIN Partner will require all participating law enforcement agencies to adhere to the protocols, procedures, policies and quality assurance standards as established above. The NIBIN Partner agrees to provide ATF with access to all information, reports and any other relevant information regarding crimes related to evidence entered into the system as well as monthly reports outlining historical, statistical and case adjudication information on the use and results of the use of the NIBIN Program and /or system and the related services provided by ATF and the system manufacturer in order to ensure the capturing of required performance management information. Such information will be gathered for the purpose of informing the law enforcement community, other Government agencies, Congress and the public on NIBIN results. Additionally, ATF will collect information for results- oriented performance measures. PUBLICITY Any NIBIN Partner who becomes aware of, or participates in, publicity related to the NIBIN system and investigations within their jurisdiction should advise ATF of same within 48 hours. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION RELATED TO NIBIN No disclosure of information that requires extraction of data from the NIBIN data base shall be made without express authorization from ATF except for when the information is to be used for a criminal investigation or prosecution. INCORPORATION OF APPENDIX The Appendix to this MOU includes definitions of terms used. Because these requirements may change over time due to technological advances, security enhancements, budgetary matters, etc., the Appendix may be updated. Parties to the MOU agree and understand that the Appendix is incorporated by reference as if fully stated herein. Execution of the MOU constitutes agreement to abide by the requirements and protocols set forth in the Appendix.