NCJ Number
130313
Journal
Police Studies Volume: 14 Issue: 1 Dated: (Spring 1991) Pages: 36-49
Date Published
1991
Length
14 pages
Annotation
The automated system by which the police force in Genk, Belgium, processes information and analyzes crime trends lends support to judicial inquiries and to police administrative and judicial authorities. The automation process can clearly define the police force's workload and assist in planning crime prevention strategies and tactics.
Abstract
Micro crime analysis is the basis for a proactive prevention strategy that is implemented through programmed supervision and thematic policy or management through objectives. Replacing manual crime processing, the automated system uses a crime registration screen in which information is entered daily. The screen enables police to follow crime trends anywhere in the municipality. At this point, the official report is entered on filing cards that give administrators an overall picture of a specific workload. The Stand-Alone system used by the Genk police achieves maximum security for judicial information and tailors the information to support local police policies. Examples of how this system was used to prevent vehicle theft and school absenteeism are provided. 12 figures and 4 notes