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The nature and extent of problems experienced by detectives in the collection, processing and utilisation of crime information at the Rustenburg detective service

The nature and extent of problems experienced by detectives in the collection, processing and utilisation of crime information at the Rustenburg detective service

Govender, Doraval
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2115
Date: 2009-08-25
Type: Dissertation

Abstract:

This research is concerned with the nature and extent of problems experienced by detectives in the collection, processing and utilisation of crime information for the investigation of crime. The problems gave rise to poor detective performance. The development of information-led policing offers an alternative to the traditional ”reactive” model of investigation of crime. Information-led policing advocates the targeting, gathering, analysis and dissemination of information which is used to inform decisions about the prioritisation of problems and allocation of resources to address the problems (Cope, as quoted by Alison, 2005:93). The purpose of this study is to determine the strengths and weaknesses in the collection, processing and utilisation of crime information at the Rustenburg Detective Service, to find new knowledge that can improve the situation, and to apply the found knowledge to enhance the performance of detectives.

Citation: Govender, Doraval (2009) The nature and extent of problems experienced by detectives in the collection, processing and utilisation of crime information at the Rustenburg detective service, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2115>

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