Abstract: A data storage and retrieval system suitable for use by law enforcement/criminal justice personnel and their designees. The invention creates secure connectivity over communications channels, such as the Internet, which are not considered secure under the mandate of the FBI's security policies. All of the communications are processed via a secure cloud, which processes, verifies and audits all data that passes through the system. The audited data is made available, immediately upon request by the FBI or other authorized agency.