Summary
GIS-based information sharing systems have been implemented in many of England and Wales' Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnerships (CDRPs). This review identifies how these systems can be best used to support the business functions of CDRPs and the lessons learned from existing systems, and notes common weaknesses across the systems. It also sets out guidelines on how they should be further developed. At present there are in excess of 20 major systems distributed across England and Wales. A representative sample of ten systems was reviewed.
Contents
1. Introduction. -- 2. Methodology. -- 3. Review of the nominated GIS-based information sharing systems. -- 4. Lessons learned from the implementation and used of GIS-based information sharing systems. -- 5. How can GIS-based information sharing systems best support the business service functions of community safety partnerships. -- 6. The next steps : enhancing an existing system or developing a new system. -- 7. Recommendations.