NCJ Number
13098
Journal
Law and Order Volume: 22 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1974) Pages: 52,54-55
Date Published
1974
Length
3 pages
Annotation
DESCRIBES COMPUTER SYSTEM WHICH CONTAINS ARREST HISTORIES AND ALL LOCAL WARRANTS, PROVIDING NEW YORK POLICEMEN IN 29 AGENCIES A SPEEDY RESPONSE TO INQUIRIES.
Abstract
THE NEW EMPIRE (ERIE MUNICIPAL POLICE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL ENHANCEMENT) SYSTEM ISSUES ARREST HISTORIES AND WARRANT INFORMATION ON INDIVIDUALS FROM ANY POINT WITHIN ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK. THE SYSTEM IS SEEN AS A DETERRENT, AN INSTRUMENT FOR INCREASING ARREST RECORDS, AND A METHOD OF PROVIDING ADDED INCENTIVE AND PROTECTION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. THE SYSTEM ALSO PROVIDES DIRECT ACCESS TO NATIONAL AND STATE FILES.