Suspense prevention resources
Steps your agency can take to prevent and reduce suspense
Answer the questions on this self-assessment questionnaire to evaluate your agency's current processes. Use forms, tools, sample processes, and other information to simplify and improve your processes.
Monitor your agency's incoming suspense.
Promote implementation of policies and procedures which optimize use of Livescan devices and manage compliance with Minnesota statutes.
Form a suspense steering committee and work with other agencies to address fingerprint and data entry issues and refine processes for managing data integrity and consistency.
Read the quarterly MNJIS Connection newsletter for quarterly tips on reducing suspense.
Understand the criminal justice partner suspense prevention and resolution responsibilities.
Tools for managing suspense
Criminal History System (CHS) - allows an agency to edit data it has submitted to the BCA's criminal history repository.
Livescan Message Enhancement (LME) - provides web-based view of all messages directed to an agency's Livescan devices, helps agencies manage bookings, thereby reducing files going into suspense.