The present situation amongst the 500 diverse law enforcement agencies consists of a low technology approach with minimum sharing of names of persons suspected of committing crimes. A futures forecasting process identified two sub-issues of particular relevance to the problems: police reluctance to change their information systems and an uncertainty about funding of police information systems, especially computer systems. In response to these concerns, a strategic management plan is presented which outlines the process by which regional information systems can be linked together to provide a Statewide information system. The California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training is suggested for an initial leadership role in this process together with the formation of a State task force and several State agencies to regulate technical standards and technology procurement. Many of the funding concerns can be addressed by eliminating the proliferation of computer systems with a narrow focus through the establishment of State standards and an evaluation and procurement of technology. Police reluctance to change can be overcome by development of an integrated plan for maximum sharing of information, provision of funding, and mandatory participation for those receiving funding.