Inmate Records Success Story
Lucas County Deputy Sheriff Dennis Lazenby is a satisfied user of the Inmate Records (IR) system. Prior to the installation of IR, booking sheets were hand-typed on paper before they were entered into the computer. With IR, booking officers can eliminate the initial manual step and efficiently create an account directly into the system. According to Deputy Lazenby, the existence of this electronic data has been tremendously beneficial in terms of information sharing. IR enables other criminal justice agencies to view and utilize the existing electronic files.

Saved time is one of the most significant benefits of IR, says Deputy Lazenby. The application eliminates unnecessary manual steps involved with data processing. In addition, the IR system allows for immediate access to records. This feature saves staff from having to “hand search” archives of paper documents when researching past booking information.

When describing IR, Deputy Lazenby claims, “The IR application has allowed for computer automation at the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office and is helping us advance towards becoming a ‘paperless’ jail. The NORIS staff has gone above and beyond to assist us in effectively managing the application.”