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Application Components / Modules
EM
Systems offers numerous application modules that can be customized
or integrated with other systems. Our modules interface to
DCJS, NYSPIN, and RICI and are able to fulfill URC NYS reporting
requirements. All solutions are compatible with GIS/Crime
Mapping Systems, Mobile Data Terminals and Regional / National
Crime, and DMV databases.
Some
options for consideration are discussed in this section and
include:
Bicycle
Module Return
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A bicycle module can be added to register and track stolen
and lost bicycles. System can be integrated into LEMS Property
Module and Records Management System (RMS).
Bulletin
Board System Return to
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The purpose of the Bulletin Board System is to share messaging
information within the LEMS environment. System feature may
include:
- Posting of messages
for all system users review.
- Real-time notifications
via status bar.
Court
Interface Return
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The court community has been working for several years on
the development of functional standards to support court automation.
Interfaces to court systems can be established to transfer
information between LEMS and the court. Arrest and Summons
data is sent to court. Disposition information is retrieved.
Crime
Analysis / Mapping Return
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Crime mapping provides law enforcement agencies with a powerful
tool to aid in crime control and crime prevention efforts.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) create digital representations
that enable users to examine data analytically, not just visually.
GIS can help law enforcement agencies identify crime “hot
spots” upon which to focus resources. Crime mapping
can help law enforcement identify the underlying conditions
that give rise to crime problems, as well as assess the effectiveness
of responses to those problems. The Crime Analysis / Mapping
system:
- Export selected
complaint information based on dispatch code.
- Import data
into map and plot on a map.
Data
Links to DMV, DCJS, NCIC or NYSPIN Information
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Data links allow the user to locate information from other
data systems and is designed to allow the user to:
- Run a standard
information data inquiry against the outlined databases.
- Provide a complete
history of data inquiries.
- Detect possible
errors as generated by outlined systems failure.
- Enter records
into New York Statewide Police Information Network (NYSPIN)
system (e.g., stolen vehicles, warrants, stolen/recovered
guns, etc.).
E-911
/ 911 Interfaces Return
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Connection between the phone company and E911 imports caller
name, number, and location data from phone company records
directly into the application. The system:
- Quickly links
911 with records management.
- Imports caller
info from the phone company.
- Retrieves and
links history of the caller with location or event.
Evidence
/ Property Control System
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The purpose of the Evidence / Property
System is to collect, maintain and track physical property
for reasons of evidence, safekeeping, found property, or other
lawful purpose. The system:
- Utilizes the
existing LEMS database table structure including the master
name, associated persons, complaint, users, personnel, vehicle,
and property tables.
- Utilizes bar
coding system and prints out bar code labels detailing property
item information.
- Employs a bar
code scanner for property sign-ins and sign-outs.
- Links to the
associated persons in LEMS to import or tie property to
the appropriate person.
- Tracks property
from entry point to final disposition including chain of
custody.
- Generates property
receipts based on owner, officer, or acquisition date.
- Provides notification
of disposed cases through the LEMS Arrest disposition module.
- Provides an
audit trail of all data modifications and who made the change.
False
Alarm Tracking / Billing Return
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- Interfaces
to the dispatch program to track all false alarms.
- Generates warning
and fine letters.
- Tracks billing
address and incident addresses.
- Tracks payments.
Image
Capture and Document Imaging
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- Imports and
tracks scanned documents and images by complaint number,
arrest number, and name.
- Links to appropriate
modules in LEMS.
Mapping
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- Interface to
Dispatch system to map all calls.
- Ability to
generate crime maps to appropriate reports in LEMS.
- Intelligent
map layer generator – cross references suspects/parolees
with known crime types.
Messaging
and Chat Applications Return
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Messaging and chat applications are included in the various
LEMS modules and allow for silent dispatching and communications
with call takers, dispatching personnel, and mobile units
in the field.
Missing
Persons Return
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A module is included in the Records Management System (RMS)
for tracking missing persons. The system allows for entry
/ tracking of detailed information on the missing person including
personal identifiers (age, sex, race, etc.), date last contacted,
parents names, blood type, etc. Information on aliases and
associated persons is also maintained and the system provides
for inclusion of images of the missing person.
Mug
Shot Module / Photo Lineup Return
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The Arrest Module provides for processing a police lineup
by which a crime victim or witness's identification of a suspect
is confirmed to a level that can count as evidence at trial.
In the lineup, the suspect, along with several other individuals
of similar height, complexion and build are provided to a
witness for identification.
Multi-Window
Screen Display and Operation Return
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The purpose of the multi-window display is to provide several
overlapping screens and windows for data display and possible
entry. This will permit quick access to information to facilitate
efficient operations by emergency personnel. The multi-window
screen display may include the following features:
- Allow multiple
forms to be simultaneously accessed and displayed.
- The system
will allow the user to easily and reliably switch between
multiple data elements on each form. For example, if the
user is working on a particular complaint and needs to dispatch
a new call, he can switch to the Dispatch screen and start
a new complaint and dispatch that call, and then return
to his original complaint to complete his work.
- A forms list
manager will maintain all open windows, which is accessible
at anytime. Selecting an entry in the forms list manager
will immediately activate the chosen window.
- Forms can be
minimized to clear the screen to allow easy access to other
forms. Any form can be easily restored to normal size by
clicking on it or selecting it from the forms list manager.
Order
of Protection Return to Top
- Part of Arrest
Module
- Tracks all order
of protection information based on Petitioner, Respondent,
and all associated addresses.
- Integrates into
LEMS / CHARMS to notify dispatcher of possible order of
protection based on names and addresses.
Parking
Summons System Return
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The purpose of the Parking Summons System is to collect and
maintain parking summons information, produce associated reports,
and generate over due notices. System feature may include:
- Store and manage
all necessary data fields associated with the parking summonses.
- Interfaces to
any appropriate LEMS table structure, as may be necessary,
including the master name.
- Affords appropriate
and quick access to individual summonses by searching any
of the following fields: Tag Number, Date of Violation,
Location of Violation and Disposition or payment date of
any fines for the summons.
- Verification
of information and data entry for the following fields:
- Issuing
Officer Entry by Badge Number
- Violation
Section Number – A separate parking violation
list is maintained.
- Vehicle
Model, Style, and color Fields.
- Allows for
configurable violations and associated fines.
- Options to enter
payment information and print receipts if required.
- Automatically
inserts expected fine amount and allows for user override
if necessary.
- Stores name
and address of vehicle registrant.
- Prints overdue
notices with the following options:
- The notice
generated will be based on a user-defined form letter.
- Will automatically
insert name of registrant in appropriate fields and
locations of the form letter.
- Will insert
information about all open or not disposed summonses
by vehicle registration and list appropriate expected
fines.
- Products reports
based on date range, tags issued, tags paid, and tags not
paid.
Parking
Tag System Return
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EM Systems current Parking Violation program has the capabilities
of tracking and maintaining parking tickets and payments information.
The program has an option to run Department of Motor Vehicle
check directly from the program. This option provides the
capabilities to run Driver License, Plate and VIN checks.
The Parking Violation system can be interfaced to the DMV
data checks module. This interface will allow for plate checks
to be automatically run from the Parking Tag system and for
vehicle registration data to be retrieved directly into the
Vehicle Registration module. The system includes a feature
for tracking all parking permits, including issue dates and
automatically calculates expiration dates for the permits.
Personnel
System Return to
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The purpose of the Personnel System is to manage
information regarding police department employees. The Personnel
System:
- Maintains department
personnel information including personal data, medical conditions,
contact numbers, etc.
- Capture and/or
import photo images to generate and print photo ID’s.
- Maintain personnel
time owing by category including compensatory, vacation,
sick, and personal.
- Generate summary
reports associated with employee time owing calculations.
- Maintain and
track promotional information / performance reviews.
- Maintain all
training courses taking by employees and expiration dates
for applicable courses.
- Maintain and
track all weapon and equipment issued to department personnel.
- Generates associated
reports.
Quarter
Master Application Return
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The Quarter Master Application (QMA) was developed to assist
officers in issuance of and accounting for personnel supplies
and materials. Features are provided in the QMA application
to handle the processing of orders as well as maintaining
relevant data on all items that can be purchased through the
system.
Sex
Offender System Return
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The purpose of the Sex Offender System is to manage information
related to sex offenders. The system:
- Tracks information
on sex offenders and when they have to report in.
- Can be interfaced
to LEMS to generate warning based on name and address.
Summons
System Return
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The Summons System captures all summons information and links
to the master name file as well as the system law file. Reports
are generated based on time, violation, location, and officer
information.
Towing
System Return to
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The purpose of the Towing System is to manage information
regarding police authorized towed vehicles such as the reason
for tow, towing location, etc. The system:
- Utilizes the
existing LEMS database structure including the master name,
users, personnel, and complaint tables.
- Stores and
manages necessary data fields associated with the vehicle,
owner, driver, and towing company.
- Integrates
into the LEMS Dispatch and Complaint Control forms.
- Auto populates
the complaint memo field with towed vehicle information.
- Generates police
authorized vehicle tow releases.
- Affords appropriate
and quick access to individual summonses by searching any
of the following fields: Date of Tow, Location of Tow, Owner,
or Driver Name.
- Verification
of information and data entry for fields including:
- Issuing
Officer Entry by Badge Number
- Towing
Firm involved
- Vehicle
Model, Style, and color Fields
- Generates towing
reports based on a combination of complaint, location, officer,
tower and date information.
- Data Entry Fields
meet all minimum standards as defined by the State of New
York or National Crime Information System standards.
- Provides an
audit trail of all data modifications and who made the change.
Vehicle
Registration Return
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This module will track all the registration information of
the vehicles and links to the customer information module
to track the person responsible for the payments.
Warrants
(Federal, State, and Local) Return
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A warrant file has been set up in the system to specifically
cover arrest warrants, bench warrants, criminal summonses,
and even the application of warrants. This file also keeps
information regarding the eventual disposition of the warrant
including withdrawals and denials by the Judge to issue the
arrant. Complaint information is also entered. A report is
available to list the warrants.
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