NCJ Number
87204
Date Published
1981
Length
80 pages
Annotation
This report presents changes in the development, use, and effectiveness of the Automated Regional Justice Information System (ARJIS), designed to assist in the identification and apprehension of suspected criminals by increasing the exchange of information among San Diego County law enforcement personnel. It includes a cost analysis.
Abstract
Since November 1980, the use of ARJIS has increased as have the benefits received in terms of arrests and crime cases cleared with ARJIS information. System effectiveness will probably increase if officers receive additional training in data access, information quality is improved, components are fully used by all law enforcement agencies in the region, and proposed enhancements are carried out. Careful monitoring and periodic reports should be done to ensure that these problem areas are being addressed. There may be cost savings associated with ARJIS, but more information is needed before this can be proved. Footnotes, study data, and 22 references are supplied. A list of ARJIS components, study methodology and instruments, and additional survey data are appended. (Author summary modified)