NCJ Number
103736
Date Published
1985
Length
14 pages
Annotation
This paper describes the characteristics and development of the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) Workload Analysis System of the Victoria Police (Australia).
Abstract
In the CIB Workload Analysis System, standard or average times are allocated to a number of investigative work functions, taking account of their variable nature. Data on the number of times these functions are performed and the time expended on other measured functions are collected and expressed in workload units. Each workload unit is 10 minutes of time. The system measures the total workload of each CIB division, determines the working staff at each division, obtains the average workload per officer at each division, compares divisional workloads to facilitate personnel allocation, and collects accurate statistics due to standardized counting methods. This system was implemented July 1, 1982, without the benefit of a computer facility but was placed on computer for workload calculations as of January 1, 1983. The description of the methodology for constructing the system covers the construction of a model to reflect the measurable activities of a divisional detective, a listing of the most frequent detective work functions, an analysis of all measurable CIB activities in the four divisions, time weightings for CIB work functions, and a means of calculating detective strength requirements according to divisional needs. Appended data and system forms.