BlueLine Grid was created by Bill Bratton, the 42nd Commissioner of the NYPD (under 109th Mayor Bill de Blasio), formerly the 38th Commissioner of NYPD, and Chief of LAPD[2] with co-founders Jack Weiss, and David Riker.

The platform does not require registration to join, but verification is necessary for public employees or partners to gain access to connections and information in the Grid.

[9] BlueLine Grid provides a specialized messenger application that connects public employees and their partners.

[4] An official agency or government email is not required to use the application, but it is necessary for identities to be verified in order to access the connections or information within the Grid.

[10] The application allows users to be able to find local public employees by area, agency, and proximity to connect, communicate, or collaborate.