Analysis of crime is a part of criminology that gives the Police Officers dependable data. Being capable of reading and understanding charts and graphs for a specific area is a task that takes a full time staff to accomplish. Summaries of criminal activity displayed in any geographical area can project helpful information for the Police Department and Government Officials. Some of the tasks Crime Analysis over see deal with the identification of the criminal activity for a specific geographical area such as the New York City. If criminal activity is up in New York City the information leads an analysis to query data about, what types of crimes are committed? Once the crimes are documented then one can move to specifics such as a vast info cell of gender, race, age, and other vital information that is connected to the criminal activity in the area.
Separating the criminal information source by zone allows the Police to patrol a specific area for criminal activity that is common to the location. If there is a high level of drug solicitors in an area of Watts and Manhattan has a large number of users then one could assume to have Police Patrols between Watts and Manhattan to intercept the transport of drug trafficking between the two geographical areas, thus cutting the suppliers off. Having sources of information available to support your crime fighting theories can help in many situations. Some include vehicle theft, serial rapist, child abduction, and robberies.Other geographical information such as economics of the area and social service information may come in handy. Analysis tools are capable of many different reporting analyses of crimes in specific areas. The new crime analysis software evaluates areas by producing charts, graphs and maps of locations within your Police Departments geographical placement. Having the capability to create spread sheets and reports of areas with high and low levels of crime help explain the difference between areas allowing analysis to evaluate the problem areas identifying why criminal activity exists in them. Having the capability to make comparisons that are accurate allows the Crime Analysis to identify why the areas have high crime rates and why other areas have low levels of crime rates. Also being able to view the area on a map that shows the general layout such as housing, gas stations, shopping centers and other public facilities while tracking the Police Officer routes by (GPS) Global Positioning Systems gives a good idea of what criminal activity is happening and where.
The functionality of the system you are currently using is vital to the work Analysis. Ease of use makes the system and Police Department more efficient. Being well trained on the systems, knowing how the system works, and the type of data you can collect from the analysis system allows for quality reporting.
Methodological long-term problem solving for policing can help reduce crime and identify problems in the areas that the crime rate is high.The Analysis has to be well trained for any situation that may occur. They need to be able to identify and update the Police Force for what is currently going on in their sector. Some of the resources and analysis tools are difficult to use when matching data with reports and spreadsheets. Assessing the benefits of the change in response time when an analysis is on the job making sure that Police are patrolling the correct areas make the efficiency rate of the Police Department go up. Flexibility and creativity are a plus when dealing with analysis systems allowing the department head to make changes to the type of statistical data that is collected for processing these changes are necessary to produce the correct data reports. Sophisticated software is usually hard to use training on complicated items may help produce quicker reaction to solving problems. Being able to match maps with crime situations helps the analysis find issues and problems. Having a structured data, output that is legible and easy to read will boost the efficiency of the analysis.
Computers Helping Solve Crimes
Computers Helping Solve Crimes
Computers help solve crime in many different ways they scan and keep data bases of mug shots , fingerprinting database system, and criminal records. These super computers, mobile, and office computers make Crime Scene analysis easier for forensic investigators around the world. Being connected into the internet allows a fast easy passage to endless information. Being able to investigate crimes using computer data to obtain records, fingerprints, photographs and internet allow for Crime Scene investigators to be able to work quickly and expedient while not overwhelming themselves with too many files and paper work.
The first topic of using the computer for forensic information would be to analyze crime information that is stored on data bases. The basic police headquarters computer stores such information on the network as, complete records, photographs, names, side and front mug shoot views, social security numbers, height , weight, ethnic back ground, eye color, date of arrest, date of birth and address. The information located on the local police server, state, FBI and CIA all provide a brief description of the crime they committed with details such as charges, court date, and complete description of the crime with previous criminal history including convictions. These police databases are exceedingly advanced by updated products programmed to query, find, and display large amounts of information in a report format.
The scalability of the police reporting/tracking systems is very large. Some of the benefits of having a computerize reporting /tracking system are the capabilities of being portable using a laptop for patrol cars, remote access from places other than the office, and serviceability you can update records at any time. The modules located on most police reporting/tracking systems include arrest & booking, biographical information, arrest information, supplemental information, inmate medical screening, inmate property, inmate visiting tracking, inmate cash accounting, automated line ups, criminal warrants, photographs of subject, automated checks A&B for outstanding warrants, and automatic print outs.
Data bases that are used to solve crimes include AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) IAFIS (Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System), IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System) , and NIBIS (National Integrated Identification System).
AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) is a computer system that collects finger print information. During 1999 the FBI initiated an operation to integrated all state AFIS computer systems into one large data base of nearly 50 thousand fingerprint profiles called IAFIS (Integrated Automated Fingerprint System), this identification computer system identifies fingerprints by analyzing whorls, loops, and arches to collect specific criteria of fingerprints . The IAFIS computer system corrects imperfections by automatically filtering latent prints and then enhancing the image. Every system scans fingerprint images, detects records information about the minuet differences between finger prints scanned.
IAFIS is the largest biometric database in the world IAFIS is a 24 by 7 system that is up and running 365 days a year. It does not only have fingerprint information but also stores related information about the subject some of which includes mug shots, scares, tattoos, photographs, physical characters like height, weight, hair color, eye color and aliases. IAFIS also stores past U.S. military and Federal Government workers information.
Livescan is an inkless device that scans fingerprint images, storing them electronically while communicating to an AFIS database. Before live scan in order to store fingerprint information an officer had to roll the fingers onto a standard ten-print card then transmit the fingerprint information to a computer database.
IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System) was developed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, it had two programs that are incorporated the first, Bullet Proof a bullet ballistics program with analyzing module and second Brasscatcher a cartridge case analyzer. IBIS has digital comparison of microscopic images to identify ballistic features found on both bullets and cartridges. Not unless the states are using the same IBIS program the state system may vary this variance disallows the each state the ability to query each others information.
The FBI and ATF during the year of 1999 created an IBIS System that interconnected the states systems this integrated ballistics system was named NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network) this network database is made of two programs that are combined, the first computer program is DRUGFIRE and the second program is IBIS.
Over two hundred law enforcement agencies have been trained to use the IBIS System for gun analysis, bullet ballistics, and cartridge ballistics to identify guns bullets and cartridges. There are over 800,000 gun ballistic images located nationwide Police Law enforcement agencies have connected more than 11,000 casings /bullets to more than one crime.
Other computer related data bases consists of internet access which review statistical crime data such as the state crime rate, criminal activity, national crime rate. Other data bases analyze police work performed during the yearly performance, some of which include arrests, detainments, and complaints.
In reference to www.NCJRS.gov
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is a computerized database of documented criminal justice information that is virtually available to every law enforcement agency across the United States of America open 24 hours a day 365days a year. It became operation on January 27, 1967 the goal was to assist law enforcement in apprehending fugitives, locating stolen missing persons, and further protecting law enforcement personnel and the public.
In reference to www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm
The UCR(Uniform Crime Report) is a program that saves statistical publications, it holds comprehensive United States crime data that is provided by nearly 17,000 law enforcement agencies in the U.S. The UCR was established in 1929 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to produce a reliable source of statistical information that is crime related. In 1930 the FBI was assigned to the task of gathering, publishing, and saving crime information statistics in an easy to read format.
The NIBRS
Stands for National Incident Based Reporting System in which agencies collect data on single crime occurrences. The NIBRS started in March of 1988 after participants at the UCR conference approved the new system.
Crimes reported to the NIBRS include:
1. Arson
2. Assault Offenses - Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Intimidation
3. Bribery
4. Burglary/Breaking and Entering
5. Counterfeiting/Forgery
6. Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
7. Drug/Narcotic Offenses - Drug/Narcotic Violations, Drug Equipment Violations
8. Embezzlement
9. Extortion/Blackmail
10. Fraud Offenses - False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game, Credit Card/Automatic Teller Machine Fraud, Impersonation, Welfare Fraud, Wire Fraud
11. Gambling Offenses - Betting/Wagering, Operating/Promoting/Assisting Gambling, Gambling Equipment Violations, Sports Tampering
12. Homicide Offenses - Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter, Negligent Manslaughter, Justifiable Homicide
13. Kidnapping/Abduction
14. Larceny/Theft Offenses - Pocket-picking, Purse-snatching, Shoplifting, Theft from Building, Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device, Theft from Motor Vehicle, Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories, All Other Larceny
15. Motor Vehicle Theft
16. Pornography/Obscene Material
17. Prostitution Offenses - Prostitution, Assisting or Promoting Prostitution
18. Robbery
19. Sex Offenses, Forcible - Forcible Rape, Forcible Sodomy, Sexual Assault With An Object, Forcible Fondling
20. Sex Offenses, Nonforcible - Incest, Statutory Rape
21. Stolen Property Offenses (Receiving, etc.)
22. Weapon Law Violations
There are eleven additional offenses, known as Group B offenses, for which only arrest data are reported.
1. Bad Checks
2. Curfew/Loitering/Vagrancy Violations
3. Disorderly Conduct
4. Driving Under the Influence
5. Drunkenness
6. Family Offenses, Nonviolent
7. Liquor Law Violations
8. Peeping Tom
9. Runaway
10. Trespass of Real Property
11. All Other Offenses
The NIBRS provides relevant information of how to report incidents to the correct authorities. This data is then subjected to researchers that produce incident reports. Next they make an overall report or warning so others do not have the same crime happen to them.
Computers are a very useful tool in the Criminal Justice field they allow operation of many Crime information centers. Computers allow Criminal Justice agencies the ability to look up records, crimes, and detailed reports in a quick easy manner.
Criminal Technology from the Past into the Future
When thinking about Crime Technology from past to future some of the technical feats that we have accomplished are amazing. Starting from the Phone dispatch center to Command Center thinking of all of the new technologies including the police car and patty wagon and far the police have come from simply walking a beat to doing a patrol in a police car. The Radio has been an accomplishment in its self, saving time and money. Another area of expertise is the Police Office car computer system this allows the officer to be more versatile while Policing the capabilities are astounding that be on a Police computer.
Some more data base information also includes the following…
Data bases that are used to solve crimes include AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) IAFIS (Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System), IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System) , and NIBIS (National Integrated Identification System).
AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) is a computer system that collects finger print information. During 1999 the FBI initiated an operation to integrated all state AFIS computer systems into one large data base of nearly 50 thousand fingerprint profiles called IAFIS (Integrated Automated Fingerprint System), this identification computer system identifies fingerprints by analyzing whorls, loops, and arches to collect specific criteria of fingerprints . The IAFIS computer system corrects imperfections by automatically filtering latent prints and then enhancing the image. Every system scans fingerprint images, detects records information about the minuet differences between finger prints scanned.
IAFIS is the largest biometric database in the world IAFIS is a 24 by 7 system that is up and running 365 days a year. It does not only have fingerprint information but also stores related information about the subject some of which includes mug shots, scares, tattoos, photographs, physical characters like height, weight, hair color, eye color and aliases. IAFIS also stores past U.S. military and Federal Government workers information.
Livescan is an inkless device that scans fingerprint images, storing them electronically while communicating to an AFIS database. Before live scan in order to store fingerprint information an officer had to roll the fingers onto a standard ten-print card then transmit the fingerprint information to a computer database.
IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System) was developed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, it had two programs that are incorporated the first, Bullet Proof a bullet ballistics program with analyzing module and second Brasscatcher a cartridge case analyzer. IBIS has digital comparison of microscopic images to identify ballistic features found on both bullets and cartridges. Not unless the states are using the same IBIS program the state system may vary this variance disallows the each state the ability to query each others information.
The FBI and ATF during the year of 1999 created an IBIS System that interconnected the states systems this integrated ballistics system was named NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network) this network database is made of two programs that are combined, the first computer program is DRUGFIRE and the second program is IBIS.
Over two hundred law enforcement agencies have been trained to use the IBIS System for gun analysis, bullet ballistics, and cartridge ballistics to identify guns bullets and cartridges. There are over 800,000 gun ballistic images located nationwide Police Law enforcement agencies have connected more than 11,000 casings /bullets to more than one crime.
The UCR Crime Index reports seven major offenses murder, forcible rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny-larceny, and the addition arson as the eighth index offence. The Crime Index also collects hate-crime statistics making it a complete report of criminal activity. The UCR strengths are that it offers a useful tool for geographic and historical comparison. The FBI crime clock offers an easy format to identify crimes by severity.
The NCVS (National Crime Victimization Survey) displays the dark figure of crime by ascertaining crime patterns. The NCVS uses self reports which make it more detailed than the UCR, including rape, sexual assault, robbery, assault, burglary, personal and house hold larceny, and motor vehicle theft.
In my opinion the NCVS is a better system for reporting simply because it has extended data.
Computers Helping To Solve Crime
Computers help solve crime in many different ways they scan and keep data bases of mug shots , fingerprinting database system, and criminal records. These super computers, mobile, and office computers make Crime Scene analysis easier for forensic investigators around the world. Being connected into the internet allows a fast easy passage to endless information. Being able to investigate crimes using computer data to obtain records, fingerprints, photographs and internet allow for Crime Scene investigators to be able to work quickly and expedient while not overwhelming themselves with too many files and paper work.
The first topic of using the computer for forensic information would be to analyze crime information that is stored on data bases. The basic police headquarters computer stores such information on the network as, complete records, photographs, names, side and front mug shoot views, social security numbers, height , weight, ethnic back ground, eye color, date of arrest, date of birth and address. The information located on the local police server, state, FBI and CIA all provide a brief description of the crime they committed with details such as charges, court date, and complete description of the crime with previous criminal history including convictions. These police databases are exceedingly advanced by updated products programmed to query, find, and display large amounts of information in a report format.
The scalability of the police reporting/tracking systems is very large. Some of the benefits of having a computerize reporting /tracking system are the capabilities of being portable using a laptop for patrol cars, remote access from places other than the office, and serviceability you can update records at any time. The modules located on most police reporting/tracking systems include arrest & booking, biographical information, arrest information, supplemental information, inmate medical screening, inmate property, inmate visiting tracking, inmate cash accounting, automated line ups, criminal warrants, photographs of subject, automated checks A&B for outstanding warrants, and automatic print outs.
Data bases that are used to solve crimes include AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) IAFIS (Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System), IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System) , and NIBIS (National Integrated Identification System).
AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) is a computer system that collects finger print information. During 1999 the FBI initiated an operation to integrated all state AFIS computer systems into one large data base of nearly 50 thousand fingerprint profiles called IAFIS (Integrated Automated Fingerprint System), this identification computer system identifies fingerprints by analyzing whorls, loops, and arches to collect specific criteria of fingerprints . The IAFIS computer system corrects imperfections by automatically filtering latent prints and then enhancing the image. Every system scans fingerprint images, detects records information about the minuet differences between finger prints scanned.
IAFIS is the largest biometric database in the world IAFIS is a 24 by 7 system that is up and running 365 days a year. It does not only have fingerprint information but also stores related information about the subject some of which includes mug shots, scares, tattoos, photographs, physical characters like height, weight, hair color, eye color and aliases. IAFIS also stores past U.S. military and Federal Government workers information.
Livescan is an inkless device that scans fingerprint images, storing them electronically while communicating to an AFIS database. Before live scan in order to store fingerprint information an officer had to roll the fingers onto a standard ten-print card then transmit the fingerprint information to a computer database.
IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System) was developed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, it had two programs that are incorporated the first, Bullet Proof a bullet ballistics program with analyzing module and second Brasscatcher a cartridge case analyzer. IBIS has digital comparison of microscopic images to identify ballistic features found on both bullets and cartridges. Not unless the states are using the same IBIS program the state system may vary this variance disallows the each state the ability to query each others information.
The FBI and ATF during the year of 1999 created an IBIS System that interconnected the states systems this integrated ballistics system was named NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network) this network database is made of two programs that are combined, the first computer program is DRUGFIRE and the second program is IBIS.
Over two hundred law enforcement agencies have been trained to use the IBIS System for gun analysis, bullet ballistics, and cartridge ballistics to identify guns bullets and cartridges. There are over 800,000 gun ballistic images located nationwide Police Law enforcement agencies have connected more than 11,000 casings /bullets to more than one crime.
Other computer related data bases consists of internet access which review statistical crime data such as the state crime rate, criminal activity, national crime rate. Other data bases analyze police work performed during the yearly performance, some of which include arrests, detainments, and complaints.
In reference to www.NCJRS.gov
The National Crime Information Center (NCIC) is a computerized database of documented criminal justice information that is virtually available to every law enforcement agency across the United States of America open 24 hours a day 365days a year. It became operation on January 27, 1967 the goal was to assist law enforcement in apprehending fugitives, locating stolen missing persons, and further protecting law enforcement personnel and the public.
In reference to www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm
The UCR(Uniform Crime Report) is a program that saves statistical publications, it holds comprehensive United States crime data that is provided by nearly 17,000 law enforcement agencies in the U.S. The UCR was established in 1929 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to produce a reliable source of statistical information that is crime related. In 1930 the FBI was assigned to the task of gathering, publishing, and saving crime information statistics in an easy to read format.
The NIBRS
Stands for National Incident Based Reporting System in which agencies collect data on single crime occurrences. The NIBRS started in March of 1988 after participants at the UCR conference approved the new system.
Crimes reported to the NIBRS include:
1. Arson
2. Assault Offenses - Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Intimidation
3. Bribery
4. Burglary/Breaking and Entering
5. Counterfeiting/Forgery
6. Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property
7. Drug/Narcotic Offenses - Drug/Narcotic Violations, Drug Equipment Violations
8. Embezzlement
9. Extortion/Blackmail
10. Fraud Offenses - False Pretenses/Swindle/Confidence Game, Credit Card/Automatic Teller Machine Fraud, Impersonation, Welfare Fraud, Wire Fraud
11. Gambling Offenses - Betting/Wagering, Operating/Promoting/Assisting Gambling, Gambling Equipment Violations, Sports Tampering
12. Homicide Offenses - Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter, Negligent Manslaughter, Justifiable Homicide
13. Kidnapping/Abduction
14. Larceny/Theft Offenses - Pocket-picking, Purse-snatching, Shoplifting, Theft from Building, Theft from Coin-Operated Machine or Device, Theft from Motor Vehicle, Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts or Accessories, All Other Larceny
15. Motor Vehicle Theft
16. Pornography/Obscene Material
17. Prostitution Offenses - Prostitution, Assisting or Promoting Prostitution
18. Robbery
19. Sex Offenses, Forcible - Forcible Rape, Forcible Sodomy, Sexual Assault With An Object, Forcible Fondling
20. Sex Offenses, Nonforcible - Incest, Statutory Rape
21. Stolen Property Offenses (Receiving, etc.)
22. Weapon Law Violations
There are eleven additional offenses, known as Group B offenses, for which only arrest data are reported.
1. Bad Checks
2. Curfew/Loitering/Vagrancy Violations
3. Disorderly Conduct
4. Driving Under the Influence
5. Drunkenness
6. Family Offenses, Nonviolent
7. Liquor Law Violations
8. Peeping Tom
9. Runaway
10. Trespass of Real Property
11. All Other Offenses
The NIBRS provides relevant information of how to report incidents to the correct authorities. This data is then subjected to researchers that produce incident reports. Next they make an overall report or warning so others do not have the same crime happen to them.
Computers are a very useful tool in the Criminal Justice field they allow operation of many Crime information centers. Computers allow Criminal Justice agencies the ability to look up records, crimes, and detailed reports in a quick easy manner.
Some more data base information also includes the following…
AFIS/IBIS
Data bases that are used to solve crimes include AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) IAFIS (Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System), IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System) , and NIBIS (National Integrated Identification System).
AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) is a computer system that collects finger print information. During 1999 the FBI initiated an operation to integrated all state AFIS computer systems into one large data base of nearly 50 thousand fingerprint profiles called IAFIS (Integrated Automated Fingerprint System), this identification computer system identifies fingerprints by analyzing whorls, loops, and arches to collect specific criteria of fingerprints . The IAFIS computer system corrects imperfections by automatically filtering latent prints and then enhancing the image. Every system scans fingerprint images, detects records information about the minuet differences between finger prints scanned.
IAFIS is the largest biometric database in the world IAFIS is a 24 by 7 system that is up and running 365 days a year. It does not only have fingerprint information but also stores related information about the subject some of which includes mug shots, scares, tattoos, photographs, physical characters like height, weight, hair color, eye color and aliases. IAFIS also stores past U.S. military and Federal Government workers information.
Livescan
Livescan is an inkless device that scans fingerprint images, storing them electronically while communicating to an AFIS database. Before live scan in order to store fingerprint information an officer had to roll the fingers onto a standard ten-print card then transmit the fingerprint information to a computer database.
IBIS (Integrated Ballistic Identification System) was developed by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, it had two programs that are incorporated the first, Bullet Proof a bullet ballistics program with analyzing module and second Brasscatcher a cartridge case analyzer. IBIS has digital comparison of microscopic images to identify ballistic features found on both bullets and cartridges. Not unless the states are using the same IBIS program the state system may vary this variance disallows the each state the ability to query each others information.
NIBIN
The FBI and ATF during the year of 1999 created an IBIS System that interconnected the states systems this integrated ballistics system was named NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network) this network database is made of two programs that are combined, the first computer program is DRUGFIRE and the second program is IBIS.
Over two hundred law enforcement agencies have been trained to use the IBIS System for gun analysis, bullet ballistics, and cartridge ballistics to identify guns bullets and cartridges. There are over 800,000 gun ballistic images located nationwide Police Law enforcement agencies have connected more than 11,000 casings /bullets to more than one crime.
Technology Before the Stone Age
I remember what it was like without the technology of the computer your day moved a lot slower many people had to keep files in drawers that took up too much space. Every time a file got updated, because I was a secretary helper, you had to look up the file by name and by file number or social security number then pull the file out, place a file change record sheet into the file, then place the updated information behind the file change sheet. Next, the department head verifies and approves the changed file they only like to approve a stack at a time, so this process took a whole day. After the file is approved, you would then have to re-file all of the paperwork. As you could guess this process took forever, thank you for technology.
Searching for Records
First some of the systems that could possibly be used from Florida that a Police Officer can access data in California includes IAFIS (Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System), NCIC (National Crime Identification Center) and NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistics Information Network). If Uncle Bob had committed previous crimes that are considered federal crimes, he could then show up in one these FBI databases. I he was incarcerated but let out and did not attend appointed probation or missed court dates he would then either show up on the national wanted or missing the persons list.
Second Uncle Bob has a warrant out for arrest by a major Police Department in California and it comes up on his DMV or other record check. The DMV web site is http://search.dmv.org/dmv/vehiclecheck/ it has a record check corporation that is associated with it. Once the Police Officer has Uncle Bob name, height, social security, driver license, and place of residency, they can find an abundance of information out about Uncle Bob.
Third way you find information is by checking the courts comprehensive database. They tell information such as appearances, why the person went to court, and whether or not they have violations of the law still pending.
Fourth way to find information out about a person is to call the Police warrant line and find out if they are wanted for any past convictions in the state that they came from.
Fifth, it is very important that the Police Officers do their job. Some ways to find warrants are to look at the warrant updates every week located at the Police Office headquarters internet site. This can give you a comprehensive list of warrants with front and side view photographs and mug shots. If someone is wanted, they will also be posted in the states most wanted listing or on the FBI most wanted listing.
Sixth way to find information about the person is to contact the local Serifs Office. They can provide you with wanted information and all kinds of information on criminal activity that could be helpful to the Police while pulling someone over or doing a standard license check.
Seventh way is to use a record check company. There are plenty of corporations that do record checks on the fly. One of the more accurate record check companies is http://govdatalink.org they provide a comprehensive search by name, residence, social, and family members. These type of record checks give a good base of information they provide the user with credit scores, warrants, place of residency, family members, and other information such as court dates. You have to join or pay a per record fee but for law enforcement I think it may be worth it.
Some info from web sites.
http://govdatalink.org
www.sandiego.gov/police/crimestoppers most wanted
http://www.lapdonline .org/most_wanted
www7.hsmv.state.fl.us/vehiclecheck/
Analysis Center Design
Being a former call center designer and mobile phone expert, knowing how to build a Call Center Dispatch Unit is very important. Some of the problems that we ran into in the past have been explained in Mike Scott’s article. The major concerns for use were actually the ergonomics of the seating and the air cleaning systems that disallow air born viruses from contaminating the Dispatch Center Environment. Ergonomic seating allows the call center personnel to be able to sit for long periods without hurting their legs, neck, or back. Other ergonomic facility pieces include chair, keyboard, mouse, height of desk, cleanliness of furniture, phone access and noise reduction. The less you have to touch the less contamination you will have. It is a good idea to provide each terminal user with, a head set of their own. Other software that was not explained is triangulation software that identifies mobile activity and tracks using GPS technology. When I worked at Sprint, we had an issue with PH levels that sky rocketed and had to implement antifungal and antibacterial sensors that brought the Ph back to the normal level. The lighting can also propose a problem in a call center environment, dark areas can be a nuisance on the eyes soft white lamps are a necessity. Prolonged exposure to bad ergonomics, noise, contaminated air and faulty lighting can bring upon many lawsuits. It also helps to have the proper software such as call dispatch software and ticketing software that will allow you to query prolonged problems.
References:
Scott, Mike (08-2003) Law and Order Volume: 51 Issue: 8, “State-of-the-art Dispatch Centers” from source: http://www.lawandordermag.com
Police Records
I think Police should be able to use past criminal records to find information that may lead to an arrest of a certain individual. If the criminal is a repeat offender of the same crime with the same motive of operandi, they can be taken custody as a possible suspect in the case of a burglary if the Inspector is capable of proving that the suspect followed the same processes. The proof could advance the Investigator to a specific type of burglar and with added evidential proof such as DNA, fingerprint, hair, footprints and or eyewitness to add upon the past offense record the investigator could t build a substantial amount of evidence against the suspect.
In this case, first we have a time that robberies occurred, between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Second, we have reoccurring method of burglary Modus Operandi, open garages, no vehicle in driveway, no one home at time of the burglary. Third we have a witness who has notice a car with suspicious activity in the general area of the crimes, as an Investigator you may want to use the car and tag number as a lead to a possible arrest of the suspect. Fourth, the Investigator needs to find supporting evidence that links the suspect to the crime. Research and Investigation could then finally result in an arrest and questioning of the suspect.
Computer
Most of the advances in incident-driven policing have been positive. The computer has made it easier for Police Officers to implement ticketing and give situations by being capable of logging information directly to a computer that is able to upload the citation to the internet. Other parts make it easier because most Police departments allow the person who receives the ticket to pay over the internet. In most cases, this speeds up the process, if it is a violation that you agree upon. Being a citizen technology makes it harder to get away with speeding and parking violations. Otherwise, the Policing model is usually affected by the information that is stored on the computer. The stored information represents evidence in court that allows the community the ability to reconcile differences by producing more quality evidence. Some of the evidence the computer may store are records of fingerprints and weapons ballistics. NCIC National Criminal Investigation Center and AFIS Automated Fingerprint Identification System both store and reference criminal information and civilian information that is useful to the Police Force for investigation purposes.
Most of the information that is presented by computer systems make the decision making for Police Officers easier because the Police Officers do not have to guess what happened on a crime scene but only collect clues that lead to a plot or that tell how a crime took place. Finding important clues using technology to view latent prints and finding computer information about the suspect make it easier to know who committed the and may identify why the crime was committed.
Walkie Talkie
The radio is a great asset to the police department simply because it allows police officers to call in incidents this way the reporter is the only one who logs the time and date of the problem. It also self checks the system to make sure the data is accurate and up to date. Calling for back up and situation reports are easier to make when you can call into a dispatch to explain the situation that is occurring.
Security Systems
Security systems have gotten more advances over the years. Some of the advances that make security system more efficient and upgraded the quality is that they can tell information such as what area of a building or house caught on fire and witch fire alarm sounded first. This can tell the Fire department and Police lots of information about what caused the hazard. Other parts such as cameras allow what is going on to be displayed on screen this way it is hard for both the officer and the victim or the suspect to lie, Foster, Raymond E. (2005) Prentice Hall, Police Technology.
Crime Analysis
Analysis of crime is a part of criminology that gives the Police Officers dependable data. Being capable of reading and understanding charts and graphs for a specific area is a task that takes a full time staff to accomplish. Summaries of criminal activity displayed in any geographical area can project helpful information for the Police Department and Government Officials.
Some of the tasks Crime Analysis over see deal with the identification of the criminal activity for a specific geographical area such as the New York City. If criminal activity is up in New York City the information leads an analysis to query data about, what types of crimes are committed? Once the crimes are documented then one can move to specifics such as a vast info cell of gender, race, age, and other vital information that is connected to the criminal activity in the area.
Separating the criminal information source by zone allows the Police to patrol a specific area for criminal activity that is common to the location. If there is a high level of drug solicitors in an area of Watts and Manhattan has a large number of users then one could assume to have Police Patrols between Watts and Manhattan to intercept the transport of drug trafficking between the two geographical areas, thus cutting the suppliers off. Having sources of information available to support your crime fighting theories can help in many situations. Some include vehicle theft, serial rapist, child abduction, and robberies.
Other geographical information such as economics of the area and social service information may come in handy. Analysis tools are capable of many different reporting analyses of crimes in specific areas. The new crime analysis software evaluates areas by producing charts, graphs and maps of locations within your Police Departments geographical placement. Having the capability to create spread sheets and reports of areas with high and low levels of crime help explain the difference between areas allowing analysis to evaluate the problem areas identifying why criminal activity exists in them. Having the capability to make comparisons that are accurate allows the Crime Analysis to identify why the areas have high crime rates and why other areas have low levels of crime rates. Also being able to view the area on a map that shows the general layout such as housing, gas stations, shopping centers and other public facilities while tracking the Police Officer routes by (GPS) Global Positioning Systems gives a good idea of what criminal activity is happening and where.
The functionality of the system you are currently using is vital to the work Analysis. Ease of use makes the system and Police Department more efficient. Being well trained on the systems, knowing how the system works, and the type of data you can collect from the analysis system allows for quality reporting.
Methodological long-term problem solving for policing can help reduce crime and identify problems in the areas that the crime rate is high.
The Analysis has to be well trained for any situation that may occur. They need to be able to identify and update the Police Force for what is currently going on in their sector. Some of the resources and analysis tools are difficult to use when matching data with reports and spreadsheets. Assessing the benefits of the change in response time when an analysis is on the job making sure that Police are patrolling the correct areas make the efficiency rate of the Police Department go up. Flexibility and creativity are a plus when dealing with analysis systems allowing the department head to make changes to the type of statistical data that is collected for processing these changes are necessary to produce the correct data reports. Sophisticated software is usually hard to use training on complicated items may help produce quicker reaction to solving problems. Being able to match maps with crime situations helps the analysis find issues and problems. Having a structured data, output that is legible and easy to read will boost the efficiency of the analysis.
Walkie Talkie
Security Systems
Crime Analysis Advancement In Criminology and Technology
Computer
Most of the advances in incident-driven policing have been positive. The computer has made it easier for Police Officers to implement ticketing and give situations by being capable of logging information directly to a computer that is able to upload the citation to the internet. Other parts make it easier because most Police departments allow the person who receives the ticket to pay over the internet. In most cases, this speeds up the process, if it is a violation that you agree upon. Being a citizen technology makes it harder to get away with speeding and parking violations. Otherwise, the Policing model is usually affected by the information that is stored on the computer. The stored information represents evidence in court that allows the community the ability to reconcile differences by producing more quality evidence. Some of the evidence the computer may store are records of fingerprints and weapons ballistics. NCIC National Criminal Investigation Center and AFIS Automated Fingerprint Identification System both store and reference criminal information and civilian information that is useful to the Police Force for investigation purposes.
Most of the information that is presented by computer systems make the decision making for Police Officers easier because the Police Officers do not have to guess what happened on a crime scene but only collect clues that lead to a plot or that tell how a crime took place. Finding important clues using technology to view latent prints and finding computer information about the suspect make it easier to know who committed the and may identify why the crime was committed.
The radio is a great asset to the police department simply because it allows police officers to call in incidents this way the reporter is the only one who logs the time and date of the problem. It also self checks the system to make sure the data is accurate and up to date. Calling for back up and situation reports are easier to make when you can call into a dispatch to explain the situation that is occurring.
Security systems have gotten more advances over the years. Some of the advances that make security system more efficient and upgraded the quality is that they can tell information such as what area of a building or house caught on fire and witch fire alarm sounded first. This can tell the Fire department and Police lots of information about what caused the hazard. Other parts such as cameras allow what is going on to be displayed on screen this way it is hard for both the officer and the victim or the suspect to lie.
Foster, Raymond E. (2005 )Prentice Hall, Police Technology
Community-Oriented Policing replaced Incident-Driven Policing after the technology allowed the Police Department to have quicker responses to calls thus allowing the Police Office to be able to reside in one area. The preventive action of Community-Oriented Policing is needed to solve problems with in the community. Incident- Driven Policing meant that a Police Officer that is on call would stop by only after an incident occurred. Community-Oriented Policing allows the Police Officer to be aware of who the criminals are and if present during a crime the Police Officer being well aware of their environment is prepared to solve the problem. Community-Oriented Policing is the way to go in the future, this way the Police Officer can rectify any problem with a well-known solution for the area they are serving.
References:
Foster, Raymond E. (2005 )Prentice Hall, Police Technology
Rational Data Base
A relational database is a collection of organized data that is usually saved on a server. The information that is needed is entered into tables produced by the program or application then the input data is stored in a centralized location. The Graphical User Interface or GUI organizes the information into tables that make it easy to read and input. In the case of using a relational data base the GUI format allows point and click procedures that are located in common menu selection such as race, hair color, eye color, driver license state and so on. This type of database makes entering information easier than regular mainframe databases because of the ease of the interface. The user s ability to click on tabs that bring down menus make entering data a systematic process and cuts down on possible mistakes.
The basic police headquarters computer stores such information on the network as, complete records, photographs, names, side and front mug shoot views, social security numbers, height , weight, ethnic back ground, eye color, date of arrest, date of birth and address. The information located on the local police server, state, FBI and CIA all provide a brief description of the crime they committed with details such as charges, court date, and complete description of the crime with previous criminal history including convictions. Updated products programmed to query, find, and display large amounts of information in a report format exceedingly advance these police databases.
The scalability of the police reporting/tracking systems is very large. Some of the benefits of having a computerize reporting /tracking system are the capabilities of being portable using a laptop for patrol cars, remote access from places other than the office, and serviceability you can update records at any time. The modules located on most police reporting/tracking systems include arrest & booking, biographical information, arrest information, supplemental information, inmate medical screening, inmate property, inmate visiting tracking, inmate cash accounting, automated line ups, criminal warrants, photographs of subject, automated checks A&B for outstanding warrants, and automatic print outs.
References:
Foster, Raymond E.(2005) Prentice Hall. Pearson Education, Inc, Police Technology
National Crime Justice Reference Service source :www.NCJRS.gov
Mobile Command Center
Mobile command centers such as which the Military and Police department uses are vehicles that help surveillance teams receive vital information. Tracing phone calls, getting visual information, cameras, forensics operating devices and storage are important parts of Police Technology. Voice analysis software allows for voice recognition that can be taken to trail as evidence. The Mobile command center serves many purposes that a squad car is not able to handle.
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