Thanks for learning more about the NAVCOPS Network. We hope the following helps to answer your questions.
Mission Statement, Since 1996
“To create an environment to advance the Naval Law Enforcement field that provides excellent networking opportunities, training and information “
The NAVCOPS Network (and the word NAVCOP) was the idea and creation of Alan in late 1995 as a worldwide social networking site for those in naval law enforcement.
Long before social networking became popular (or even social networking websites and apps), it had thousands of members and featured discussion boards, member list, online magazine, information sharing, and more.
The concept of it actually working came into being when he saw the U.S. Army’s internal network for MPs/CID on the internet.
In 1996/1997 the NAVCOPS network was born, and many who were among our charter members can tell you how small the network was back then in content and members.
In the 2000’s, there were over 3000 members, tons of resources and networking opportunities!
We quickly became the premiere location for all Master-at-Arms in the Navy to meet and we have attracted police officers from virtually every corner of Federal, State, Local and Military law enforcement.
In the late 2010s, we transitioned our secure site to the FBI’s Law Enforcement Online/Law Enforcement Enterprise Portal (learn more) for the law enforcement level of protection and membership support it provides.
In the early 2020s, we transitioned from the old public discussion board format to the popular Discord service.
You can see some of our older websites over the years in the montage image above.
Not a Government or Military Website/Service
The NAVCOPS Network is a social networking community, similar to a club or group. It receives no funding or control by any Federal, state, local or military command, although we do take advice and information freely. It provides this community through available services, such as the FBI’s JusticeConnect and Discord. Users are bound by the rules, regulations, and agreements each of these services maintain in addition to our OPSEC/INFOSEC requirements.
Why are we not a Military or Government website? Simply because in the beginning (1996) the use of the Internet (or Intranet) for such a system was not the priority and I pressed ahead on my own.
This gives us a unique opportunity to serve you in the following ways:
- You are not restricted to official work topics on the public discussions
- You are free to discuss your opinions on certain subjects
- You can network freely with members via our discussion boards or secure community
- New features and technologies that don’t need a long approval process
- Official and Unofficial files in our secure community
- A knowledgebase (information) that offers official and unofficial information, tips, advice and attachments
This does not mean, however, that we forget about OPSEC:
- Secure discussion boards on FBI LEEP JusticeConnect allow more sensitive discussions to take place.
- No restricted information or discussions are allowed on the Discord public discussion boards
Membership
In our original site, we had a membership application system and members only site. With the advancement in internet technology, we can provide even more secure ways to connect.
You become a NAVCOPS member two ways:
- By applying for membership with FBI LEEP and then joining our JusticeConnect community of interest. The FBI processes your application for access to LEEP and ensures you remain eligible for access. Note that most in Naval law enforcement might already have access since they use LEEP for eGuardian.
- And/or you can simply join our Discord server for the public discussions.
NAVCOP & NAVCOPS Network
“NAVCOP”, “NAVCOPS”, and “NAVCOPS Network” are trademarks of Alan. They were created in 1995 and appeared on the first NAVCOPS website in 1996.
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