LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Police Department will officially launch a new “cutting-edge” records management system Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the department’s technology progression and reporting capabilities, the department announced.
The LAPD Operations-Central Bureau is pioneering the transition, with subsequent rollouts for the other three bureaus, which will continue in a three-week phase from March 28 until May 9.
“This cutting-edge RMS marks a crucial advancement, elevating our operational efficiency and data management practice,” the department said in a statement. “Its design not only streamlines internal processes but also ensures full compliance with the National Incident-Based Reporting System standards mandated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.”
The NIBRS standard aims to enhance the accuracy and consistency of crime statistics nationwide, signifying a shift toward more detailed and comprehensive data reporting, police said.
The LAPD Applications Development and Support Division produced previous statistical reports, along with the COMPSTAT Division, but the reports will undergo significant modifications, while some will no longer be constructed.
Officials listed the following benefits to the new system:
— Saves redundant information, including data about suspects/witnesses
— Reduces chance for error
— Reduces time spent completing reports
— Increased digitization and decreased paper use
— Field interviews can be gathered via mobile device, reducing chances of field interview cards being misplaced/lost;
— Watch commanders will have increased data access, with more information readily available
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