Computer Database use in Law Enforcement
Computer Database use in Law Enforcement. COS 413 Monique Marquis. Project Description. Outline of various database systems used Why are they used? What is their significance? . Outcomes.
Computer Database use in Law Enforcement
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Computer Database use in Law Enforcement COS 413 Monique Marquis
Project Description • Outline of various database systems used • Why are they used? • What is their significance?
Outcomes • Searching the WWW was not a problem for this project, there are many different systems used in law enforcement all over the world. • I was able to interview individuals at the Fort Kent Police Department. • I was unable to interview Bill Francis for the probation side of the project.
Lessons Learned • Don’t limit yourself • Begin early (as assigned) • Make appointments if needed • Procrastination is bad • Most all agencies use the same general system (Omnix)
Software • Dirigo Software (formerly Maine Computer Group) • http://www.dirigosoftware.com/reconist.htm • Iris recognition service • http://www.softpedia.com/get/Others/Miscellaneous/Iris-Recognition-System.shtml • Amber Alert • http://www.sexcriminals.com/amber-alert/us/maine
Software cont. • Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) • http://onin.com/fp/afis/afis.html • National Crime Information Center (NCIC) • http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/doj/fbi/is/ncic.htm • Maine Most Wanted Criminal and Fugitive Database • http://www.indexoftheweb.com/Information/Maine_Wanted_Criminal_Databases.htm