IT Guides and Reports
Information Systems Integration 2004
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), 2004. This compilation of four publications on information integration provides practical information and resources for practitioners undertaking integrated justice initiatives.
Information Systems Technology Enhancement Project (ISTEP), January 2003
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), January 2003. The Information Systems Technology Enhancement Project document examines the uses of information technology and its application to community policing in America. It documents the information technology planning and acquisition processes, while contrasting the various applications of the technology to community policing in five police organizations. (NCJ 194045)
Information Systems Technology Enhancement Project: ISTEP Phase II Case Studies, November 2003
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), November 2003. This series of case studies continues the work started in the original Information Systems Technology Enhancement Project. Each case study examines the uses of information technology and its application to community policing in America. It documents the information technology planning and acquisition processes, while contrasting the various applications of the technology to community policing in four police organizations around four areas (COMPSTAT, School Safety, Prostitution and Auto Theft).
ISTEP Guide (Links to Conceptual Framework and Case Studies), April 1999
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), April 1999. This series of case studies continues the work started in the original Information Systems Technology Enhancement Project. Each case study examines the uses of information technology and its application to community policing in America. It documents the information technology planning and acquisition processes, while contrasting the various applications of the technology to community policing in four police organizations.
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), 2002. This user-friendly guidebook offers law enforcement agencies tools and resources to successfully achieve their IT goals. It highlights best practices in strategic IT planning and procurement, and reveals pitfalls to avoid. (NCJ 197106)
Local Law Enforcement Responds to Terrorism: Lessons in Prevention and Preparedness
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), April 2002. This publication describes technological advancements designed and used by police agencies across the country to address the threat of terrorism. Topics covered include crime mapping, data sharing, and 311 call systems.
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), December 2003. This report describes the development and launch of Chicago Police Department’s Citizen and Law Enforcement Analysis and Reporting (CLEAR) System and the development of an integrated criminal justice information system powered by the CLEAR data warehouse. Lessons learned are presented on the design, development, and use of automated systems and police management applications. (NCJ 205698)
Policing Smarter Through IT: Lessons in Enterprise Implementation, August 2004
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), August 2004. Using lessons learned from Chicago’s Citizen and Law Enforcement Analysis and Reporting (CLEAR) System, this report provides the reader with practical strategies and cautions to consider when developing an integrated criminal justice information system. Addresses funding, implementation and management of IT solutions. (NCJ 206752)
Tips for Ensuring Successful Technology Implementation (Fact Sheet), November 2002
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), November 2002. This article outlines 10 tips for proper implementation of technology.