Evaluating the Adoption of Deductive Database Technology in Augmenting Criminal Intelligence in Zimbabwe: Case of Zimbabwe Republic Police

Gilbert Mahlangu

Abstract


The sophisticated modus operandi of modern day criminals have necessitated the development of modern policing initiatives that are centered on Criminal Intelligence. As a law enforcement strategy, criminal intelligence has altered the policing pattern by reinforcing the traditional approaches of investigating. Although the use of advanced information systems has become necessary in the profiling and prediction of crime threats, their full potential has not been realised. The purpose of this qualitative research was to evaluate the adoption of deductive databases in in augmenting criminal intelligence in Zimbabwe. The major data collection instruments were document review and semi-structured interviews. The study established that ZRP has been yet to adopt deductive database technology. All the systems that are currently being used rely only on data stored in the database. There is no inference of new facts from the databases. The study recommends that ZRP should adopt a deductive database technology for empowering criminal intelligence and crime cases reporting and analysis. The identified application areas of deductive databases can bring about improved service delivery system coupled with effective decision making at all levels of planning. 


Keywords


Evaluating, deductive database, adoption of deductive database, criminal intelligence

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