Technology Built For Public Safety.

LEFCON provides CJIS-certified managed IT, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, and surveillance solutions for police departments, fire stations, and EMS agencies. We understand public safety from the inside — the operational demands, the compliance requirements, and what it means when systems fail.

CJIS Certified
FBI Criminal Justice Information Services compliant
Police · Fire · EMS
All three disciplines. One accountable partner.
Founded By A Paramedic
Jim Lefcakis — 32 years in EMS
24/7/365 NOC
Never closed for a single day since 2000
Public Safety Technology

We Understand Public Safety From The Inside.

Most IT companies learn about their clients’ industries from the outside. LEFCON’s founder Jim Lefcakis served as a paramedic for 32 years. He knows what a dispatch center looks like at 3am. He knows what happens when a CAD system goes down during a mass casualty event. He knows what public safety agencies actually need from their technology partner — because he lived it.

That background shaped how LEFCON approaches public safety technology. We don’t treat police departments, fire stations, and EMS agencies like ordinary business clients. We understand the operational demands, the sensitivity of the data involved, the compliance requirements, and the human consequences when systems fail.

LEFCON is CJIS certified — meaning our security practices meet the FBI’s requirements for organizations that access or support criminal justice information systems. When you work with LEFCON, you’re working with a partner who has earned the right to be in the room.

CJIS certified — meeting FBI security standards for law enforcement IT
Serving police, fire, and EMS agencies across Western Pennsylvania
The same 24/7/365 NOC we operate for 450+ hotels — available for public safety
No subcontractors — direct LEFCON employees on every engagement
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CJIS Certified

LEFCON meets the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services security policy — the federal standard required for any IT provider working with law enforcement agencies that handle criminal justice data.

Jim Lefcakis — 32-Year Paramedic

LEFCON’s founder served as a paramedic for 32 years before building the company. That operational background is reflected in how we approach every public safety engagement — with the urgency, discretion, and accountability that first responders demand.

PulsePoint — Butler County

In 2024, LEFCON funded the first year of app licensing to launch PulsePoint Respond in Butler County — a 911-integrated app that alerts CPR-trained citizens to nearby cardiac emergencies in public areas.

Technology Services

The Same Standard We Bring To Hotels — For Public Safety.

Every service LEFCON delivers to hotels and commercial clients is available to public safety agencies — under CJIS-compliant security practices, with the same 24/7/365 NOC support.

MIT
Managed IT Services
24/7/365 monitoring, helpdesk, infrastructure management, and proactive maintenance — keeping dispatch centers, substations, and administrative offices operational around the clock.
SEC
Cybersecurity & Compliance
CJIS-compliant security monitoring, threat detection, endpoint protection, and incident response through LEFCON AEGIS — protecting sensitive law enforcement and public safety data.
NET
Network Infrastructure
Reliable network design and management for dispatch centers, police stations, fire stations, and EMS facilities — built for the operational demands of public safety.
WIFI
Wireless Networking
Secure, reliable Wi-Fi for facilities and vehicles — deployed and managed by AetherNet engineers who understand the security requirements of law enforcement environments.
CAM
Surveillance Systems
NDAA-compliant IP camera systems, video analytics, and remote monitoring for facilities, parking areas, and perimeters through LEFCON Argus.
BDR
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Automated backup and tested recovery procedures to ensure critical public safety data and systems are never permanently lost.
M365
Microsoft 365 Management
Secure deployment and administration of Microsoft 365 for public safety agencies — with security hardening aligned to CJIS requirements.
HELP
24/7 Helpdesk
Round-the-clock helpdesk support through LEFCON Prometheus — staffed by U.S.-based engineers who understand the urgency of public safety operations.
PROJ
Project Management
Technology projects for new facilities, renovations, and infrastructure upgrades — managed by dedicated LEFCON project managers with public safety experience.
COMP
Compliance Support
Guidance on CJIS compliance, security assessments, policy development, and risk management for law enforcement and public safety agencies.
Agencies We Serve

Public Safety Organizations That Trust LEFCON

LEFCON serves police departments, fire stations, and EMS agencies across Western Pennsylvania and beyond. Our team has real relationships with the agencies we support — not just contracts.

Harmony Fire Department West View Borough Police Department Ross/West View EMS

Additional agency references available upon request. Public safety client relationships are handled with appropriate discretion.

CJIS Certification

Why CJIS Certification Matters For Your Agency

The FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy sets the minimum security standards for any agency or vendor that accesses criminal justice information — including fingerprint data, criminal histories, stolen property records, and related sensitive data.

Any IT provider with access to a law enforcement agency’s systems is required to be CJIS compliant. Working with a non-certified provider is not just a risk — it is a potential violation of federal policy that can result in loss of access to CJIS systems.

LEFCON holds CJIS certification. Our engineers have completed the required training. Our security practices meet the policy’s requirements. When you choose LEFCON as your IT partner, you’re choosing a provider that has done the work to earn that certification — not one asking you to take their word for it.

CJIS Security Awareness Training certified — renewed annually.

What CJIS Covers

Background check requirements for personnel with access to systems
Encryption standards for data in transit and at rest
Access control and authentication requirements
Incident response and reporting procedures
Physical security requirements for facilities
Audit and accountability controls
Common Questions

Questions About Public Safety IT

Yes. LEFCON holds CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) certification, meeting the FBI’s security policy requirements for organizations that access or support criminal justice information systems. This certification is required for any IT provider working with law enforcement agencies that handle CJIS data.
LEFCON provides managed IT, cybersecurity, network infrastructure, surveillance systems, and 24/7 helpdesk support for police departments — all delivered under CJIS-compliant security standards. Our team understands law enforcement operational requirements and the sensitivity of the systems involved.
Yes. LEFCON serves fire stations and EMS agencies with the same comprehensive technology operations support we provide to police departments and hotels — managed IT, reliable networking, surveillance, and 24/7 support. Our founder Jim Lefcakis served as a paramedic for 32 years, giving our team genuine insight into public safety operations.
CJIS certification means LEFCON has met the FBI’s rigorous security requirements for handling criminal justice information. Law enforcement agencies are required to ensure any third-party IT provider with access to their systems is CJIS compliant. Working with a non-certified provider puts agencies at risk of violating federal security policies.

Your Agency Deserves A Partner Who Gets It.

LEFCON understands public safety — the operational demands, the compliance requirements, and the human consequences of technology failures. Let’s talk about how we can support your agency.

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