NCJ Number
141829
Journal
Security Management Volume: 37 Issue: 2 Dated: (February 1993) Pages: 37-38,40-41
Date Published
1993
Length
4 pages
Annotation
Databases covering law enforcement, intelligence, industry, public records, credit bureaus, media, and scientific and technical information helps the investigator network with global agencies and resources and provides an instantaneous means of transmitting data.
Abstract
Several available databases allow law enforcement personnel access to financial and modus operandi information to assist in identifying crime patterns, recognizing serial criminals, obtaining criminal history information, documenting foreign travel, and analyzing financial transactions. These include the National Crime Information Center, INTERPOL, El Paso Intelligence Center, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, and Federal Aviation Administration. Many industries have their own databases to identify emerging trends and individuals who cause frequent financial losses. Public agencies maintain records in many areas: personal identification and location, business affiliations, litigation, and asset ownership. The three primary credit bureaus in the U.S. have access to information including social security records, various names and addresses reported to that social security number, telephone numbers, and tax assessment records. Many companies offer on-line media and communications services that can be accessed by name or subject by city, region, national, or international means. Many of these services also offer hundreds of technical information menus, accessible by subject, circumstances, or party being researched.