THE ESTABLISHMENT OF BARDIN A BARBADOS MODEL

BARDIN’s Contribution to NCSA BARDIN’s Contribution to NCSA The NCSA established in Its mandate is achieved through the following activities: Drug education Drug education Treatment and Rehabilitation. Research and Diagnosis. A working relationship with Law enforcement and regulatory control agencies A working relationship with Law enforcement and regulatory control agencies A working knowledge of and support of legislation which allows for the prosecution of illicit drug related activities

LawEnforcement Prevention Anti-MoneyLaundering Research & Diagnosis Treatment & Rehabilitation Legislation ChemicalPrecursorControl

Evolvement of BARDIN BARDIN was guided through the First and Second Round of the OAS/CICAD Multilateral Evaluation Mechanism (MEM). BARDIN was guided through the First and Second Round of the OAS/CICAD Multilateral Evaluation Mechanism (MEM). Two (2) consultations were held with stakeholders. Two (2) consultations were held with stakeholders. Seven (7) agencies will be involved in the first phase: Seven (7) agencies will be involved in the first phase: the Royal Barbados Police Force,the Royal Barbados Police Force, Her Majesty’s Prison,Her Majesty’s Prison, Barbados Customs and Excise Department,Barbados Customs and Excise Department, Ministry of Health (Barbados Drug Service, Psychiatric Hospital and Accident and Emergency of the QEH)Ministry of Health (Barbados Drug Service, Psychiatric Hospital and Accident and Emergency of the QEH) the NCSAthe NCSA

BARDIN (secure system) Barbados Drug Service (chemicals) MEM Indicators Hemispheric multilateral evaluation CICAD Action Programs CICAD Action Programs Psychiatric Hospital (admissions) Customs (seizures) Police (arrests) Accident & Emergency (drug use) Prisons (drug-related convictions)

AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF BARDIN The overall aim of BARDIN is to strengthen the capacity of all organisations in Barbados involved in drug control to better respond to drug abuse patterns, trends and changes. The objectives are: To strengthen the capacity of the government and technical entities to respond to the changing drug abuse patterns and trends in Barbados; To provide current epidemiological and other information on substance abuse;

AIMS/OBJECTIVES OF BARDIN To regularly update this information; To identify trends in the nature of substance abuse and drug trafficking over time; and To provide relevant information for effective planning, evaluation and management of drug control programmes.

BENEFITS OF BARDIN Access to an up-to-date database of information which will be housed at the NCSA and to be shared with relevant stakeholders; Characteristics of drug dependent persons, incidences and prevalence of drug use; Characteristics of drug dependent persons, incidences and prevalence of drug use; Characteristics of persons in the penal system (arrestees, prisoners and juvenile offenders); Information relating to drug interdiction (seizures, persons arrested).

BENEFITS CONT’D BARDIN will enhance Barbados’ ability to participate in international data- gathering mechanisms including : The Uniform Statistical System on Control of the Supply Area (CICDAT), The Multi-Lateral Evaluation Mechanism (MEM), The Drug Abuse Epidemiology and Surveillance System Project (DAESSP),

BENEFITS CONT’D The Inter-American Uniform Drug Use Data System (SIDUC) “Estimating the Human, Social and Economic Costs of Drug Abuse”, “Estimating the Human, Social and Economic Costs of Drug Abuse”, The Annual Reports Questionnaire(ARQ) from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, The International Narcotics Board (INCB).

FUNCTIONING NCSA will assume the ultimate responsibility for the management of the network with the information being fed into its hub on a quarterly basis. BARDIN will be monitored and evaluated by the Research Department of the NCSA.

SECURITY FEATURES OF BARDIN Firewalls User specific passwords Data encryption Vetting of information before release

LINKS TO CARIDIN & REGIONAL COOPERATIONS BARDIN forms part of a regional surveillance network to strengthen the capacity of CARIFORUM, technical entities and regional agencies to respond to changing drug abuse patterns in the region. To assist CARIDIN (Caribbean Drug Information Network) in developing “early warning” surveillance systems which would assist national and regional policy makers in demand reduction.

AGENCIES INVOLVED IN BARDIN PHASE I Jan -June 2005 Psychiatric Hospital Drug Rehabilitation Unit – Ministry of Health Queen Elizabeth Hospital – Accident & Emergency Department – Ministry of Health Barbados Drug Service – Ministry of Health Royal Barbados Police Force Her Majesty’s Prison Barbados Customs and Excise Department The National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA)

AGENCIES INVOLVED IN BARDIN CONT’D Phase 2 July -Dec 2005 Verdun House – Treatment centre Teen Challenge- Treatment centre Coalition Against Substance Abuse (CASA) – Treatment Centre The Forensic Science Centre Financial Investigation Unit

AGENCIES INVOLVED IN BARDIN CONT’D Phase 3 Jan –June 2006 Ministry of Education National Task Force on Crime Statistical Services

THE BARDIN MODEL Requirement Definition Need’s analysis of capacity of participating agencies to deliver the BARDIN solution Analyse and document BARDIN’s requirements through detailed project proposal to CICAD Funding based on detailed project solution Further discussions on solution specifications and subsequent issue of invitation to tenders for the supply of IT services

THE BARDIN MODEL CONT’D Design and Development Design – data architecture, user interface design, graphic design, input/output forms, software solution design, sign-off on interface. Development – prototype front-end development, prototype back-end development, prototype usability test, sign-off on prototype

THE BARDIN MODEL CONT’D Hardware Implementation and Configuration Server installation configuration Workstation installation Network installation and configuration Security implementation Testing Parallel Installation with participating agencies Documentation

THE BARDIN MODEL CONT’D Training and Maintenance TRAINING Administrative Training User Training MAINTENANCE Resolving bugs and inefficiencies in regards to the delivered solution.

Completion of Phase 1 Phase 1 requirements have thus far been completed :- Analyses of the NCSA Documents which would include information for the Police, Customs, Accident and Emergency, Psychiatric Hospital, Prison Services and the Barbados Drug Service.

Completion of Phase 1 CONT’D Design and Development has been completed with NCSA accepting the user interface design of the proposed prototype; Development and Integration of the agency databases with the master database Final user sign off. This sign off facilitated acceptance for the installation for the BARDIN software

Completion of Phase 1 CONT’D Implementation of data configuration types that governs and standardizes –Drug admission types –Age Groupings –Chemical Precursors –Chemical Products –Countries –Drug Offence Types –Drug Types

Completion of Phase 1 CONT’D Implementation of data configuration types that governs and standardizes –Causes of Emergency –Employment Status –Drug Equipment Types –Occupation Types –Pharmaceutical products –Psychological disorders –Raw materials

Completion of Phase 1 CONT’D Development of prototype Front-end including –Data-entry forms, –user account management forms, –information grids and report generation forms, –data reports and charts, –user name and passwords, –signing off on data entry forms.

Completion of Phase 1 CONT’D Development of prototype Back-end for –user account updates, –data-entry and –data modification.

Completion of Phase 1 CONT’D Hardware implementation: –Server and Firewall installed at NCSA. –Computers delivered to agencies, –connection to internet in process

CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE I Several challenges were encountered in the early stages of the project. These included:- Assessing the needs of multiple stakeholders since there were different expectations vis a vis the rationale for BARDIN The varying portfolios and responsibilities of each department Internal problems relative to departments falling under the Ministry of Health

CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE I Arranging joint meetings with the six stakeholders proved to be difficult Two agencies requested direct assistance with data entry Pending relocation of the NCSA Resettling after the Christmas season

To be Developed Configurations manager for modifying or adding some data configuration types including new categories which will reflect changing drug trends To be Completed: Configuration of the authorized access key program to be installed on remote data-entry systems for access to the BARDIN portal.

To be Developed Further Actions: Currently the prototype is deployed and being tested online to simulate the working environment. Signing of MOU’s with participating Agencies. Graphics design – submission of agency logos for use in the interface.

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