Who is responsible for making entries to the Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) File?

The responsibility for making entries to the Originating Agency Identifier (ORI) File falls to the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) staff. The ORI is a unique identifier assigned to agencies that request access to criminal history record information and other law enforcement data. The FBI's CJIS Division manages the ORI File to ensure that all entries are accurate, consistent, and secure.

Local law enforcement agencies, state criminal justice agencies, and private security organizations may utilize this information, but they do not have the authority to make direct entries into the ORI File. Instead, they must follow protocols established by the FBI to have their information entered or updated, emphasizing the need for centralized control and oversight by CJIS to maintain data integrity and compliance with federal standards. This system helps ensure the reliability of law enforcement information across various jurisdictions.