CrimTrac: Technology and Detection

• NCJ Number: 190945
• Author(s): Jonathan D. Mobbs
• Date Published: June 2001
• Length: 9 pages
• Sale Source: Australian Institute of Criminology
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Program/Project Description
• Language: English
• Country: Australia
• Note: Paper presented at the 4th National Outlook Syumposium on Crime in Australia, "New Crimes or New Responses," held in Canberra June 21-22, 2001; downloaded October 8, 2001.

Annotation

This paper describes the mission and activities of CrimTrac, an Australian national initiative intended to facilitate the expedition and integration of national policing information.

Abstract

CrimTrac was launched from commitments given by the Australian Federal Government during its 1998 election campaign to provide $50 million to allow police services across Australia to share policing information more effectively. Realizing the opportunities presented by new technology, police agencies will be able to access CrimTrac's databases across jurisdictional boundaries. In conjunction with other investigative procedures, CrimTrac will assist the police in increasing their capacity to detect and solve crimes and apprehend criminals. The types of data to be included on the CrimTrac national shared systems include fingerprint records; DNA profiles of offenders; and operational policing information on matters such as criminal records, warrants, apprehended and domestic violence orders, mugshots, stolen vehicles, firearms licenses, and missing persons. All police ministers support the CrimTrac initiative. CrimTrac envisions becoming a regional and world leader in the development, implementation, and management of advanced policing information and investigation tools. 1 reference