Integrated Crime Information System (Part III)
THE GOVERNMENT of Guyana, with the support of the IDB, has   undertaken the reform and transformation of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) from an incident-driven, reactive institution to one that relies on     analysis of patterns, incidents and problems. The application of technology is a necessary intervention in this reform, where access to information is critical to the efficiency and professionalism of the GPF, especially given the changing nature of crime. It is also in keeping with best practices within such institutions around the world. Through the Citizen Security Programme (CSP), this objective is realized with the design, development, and implementation of an Integrated Crime Information System (ICIS) to support the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) in creating an enabling environment wherein comprehensive, up-to-date, crime-related information is readily available and shared through the use of modern technology.
In previous columns, we examined the background, structure, and some areas where it is applied. This edition will conclude on the application and use in other areas.
Among its objectives, the ICIS will provide for information exchange between the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Guyana Police Force and other key government agencies.
The Integrated Crime Information system is made up of the following components:
• Data centres at GPF and MOHA
• Wide Area Network (WAN)   
• Software modules.

The Software Modules will:
1. Facilitate the electronic data input and reporting of all crime regardless of physical location.
2. Support ranks with their investigations and verification of information received from reporters, witnesses and   suspects.  
3.  Serve as the primary source for the compilation of the GPF ‘Morning Report’.
The system will also incorporate several other areas of the GPF’s operation and responsibilities.
Traffic Management: This module will provide for:
• Operational support to the Traffic Department
• The data entry of the Traffic tickets issued to drivers.
• The on -line reconciliation and payment of the traffic tickets.

Geographic Information System: A primary component of the ICIS is a Geographic Information System (GIS) that will be implemented for use by the Crime Observatory and the GPF. It will capture, manage,                 manipulate and display spatially, reference in data in the electronic format.
Transport Information Systems: This module will provide for the input and access of aviation and maritime transportation information provided by the Civil Aviation Department, Maritime Administration Department and the GDF Coast Guard.

Registration and Renewal of Firearm Licences: This application will allow divisions to electronically record firearm applications and          renewals, and also support the process from application to final approval or rejection. In addition, this system will track the amount of ammunition approved for each firearm, country of   origin, manufacturer, calibre and also whether the firearm was acquired from a firearm dealer in Guyana.
Deportee Monitoring: This module will maintain an electronic record of all persons that have been returned to Guyana as a result of crimes committed overseas. The application will maintain all records related to deportee interviews, and also the agreements with individuals who have consented to supervising the deported persons.
Cross-Border Licensing: The International Road Agreement between Guyana and Brazil has been established to support and regulate the process of cross-border trade and related activities. In support of these activities, this module of the ICIS will facilitate the following:
• Licence application
• Driver licence, business licence and criminal record verification
• This module will reside on the Wide Area Network (WAN) and facilitate concurrent access for the Ministry Of Home Affairs and the Guyana Revenue Authority.

Collaborative Virtual Workspaces: The ICIS will incorporate virtual workspaces into its features so as to facilitate information sharing and on-line collaboration among the law enforcement agencies involved in counter   narcotics and other operations .Designed conceptually along the lines of social networking tools like Face Book and My Space. the virtual workspaces will be private, highly secured    collaborative tools that will allow the MOHA, GPF, CID, SB, CANU and the GDF to collaborate on line and in real time on efforts against narcotics and other  activities.