Online Crime Records Management System Case Study: Mbale Central Police Station
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2023
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Busitema University
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The development of Crime Records Management Systems can be traced back to the early 1980s when
computer technology began to be used more widely in law enforcement. At that time, many police
departments still relied on paper-based record-keeping systems, which were inefficient and often prone to
errors. Online Crime Records Management System is any combination of information technology and
people's activities that enable law enforcement agencies to store, retrieve, retain, archive, and view
information, records, or files about law enforcement operations (Beynon-Davies,2009). These tools
automate vital processes that enhance day-to-day operations, and support operations, management, and
decision-making. The methods of detection employed are dictated by the nature of the crime and the
procedures permitted by the legal system (Nicole, 2009). The main objective of this study is to develop a
web-based Crime Records Management System.
The methodologies used in the project include Structured System Analysis (SSAD) which was used for
analysis and designing of the system as well as RAD (Rapid Application Development) (RAD) Model
which focuses on rapid prototyping and quick feedback with less emphasis on specific planning. MySQL
which is an open-source relational database management system was used during the system development,
and HTML and CSS as markup languages were also used for the general structuring and styling of the web
pages. Visual Studio Code was used as the main text editor which enabled the researcher to write the
dynamically generated pages easily and very quickly, and the web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox and
Google Chrome were also used to display web pages and access the Xampp server.
In conclusion, the Online Crime Records Management System is a valuable tool for law enforcement
agencies as it allows a comprehensive and efficient way for the storage, management, and retrieval of
information related to criminal activities in order to overcome the challenges associated with the manualbased
crime records management system. It enables police officers and other users to quickly access
critical information, which can help them solve crimes faster and more efficiently.
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Juma, K. (2023). Online Crime Records Management System Case study: Mbale Central Police Station. Busitema University.