Migration Overview

Change is hard. We know that. Here's exactly what's happening, when, and what you need to do — so there are no surprises.

What's not changing

✓Over 1,000,000 bulletins — migrated and searchable from day one
✓Bulletin fields, narratives, and photos
✓Agency settings and distribution groups
✓The mission: faster, more effective law enforcement coordination

What's changing

→A completely rebuilt web application — replacing the legacy .NET desktop app
→A new agency onboarding sequence: IT Admin configures first, then User Admin enables your team
→Individual user onboarding: each person completes a guided setup to configure their preferences
→Nine new features: map search, curated subscriptions, bulletin layouts, and more

How the migration works

APBnet™ has launched, and agencies are being onboarded in phases. Agency go-live begins August 17, 2026, on a rolling basis — your IT Admin will be notified when your agency is scheduled to start.

1
Admin Soft Launch — July 20, 2026 — IT Admins and User Admins are configuring and exploring APBnet™ in a sandbox environment ahead of their agency's go-live. No CJIS data is used during this phase.
2
Agency Go-Live — begins August 17, 2026 — APBnet™ is live. Agencies begin transitioning to full production on a rolling basis starting August 17 — both APBnet™ and legacy run fully operational in parallel while your agency completes its transition.
3
Legacy Read-Only — October 11, 2026 — Legacy APBnet™ switches to read-only. All new bulletin activity must go through APBnet™.
4
Legacy Retired — November 10, 2026 — Legacy access ends. Everything you need is in APBnet™.

See the full timeline with details for each phase →

A few things worth knowing upfront

✓No data loss. Bulletins, fields, narratives, and photos are preserved.
✓Read-only legacy access through November 10, 2026 — nothing disappears when your agency transitions.
✓Support throughout. Questions? Email support@apbnet.org.

Where to go next

Timeline & Phases

Dates and phase details from soft launch to legacy sunset.

What Happens to Your Data

Bulletins, settings, accounts — exactly what carries forward and how.

How Agencies Get Started

The onboarding sequence — who does what and in what order.

Migration FAQ

The questions we hear most, answered directly.