A database is a structured set of data stored on a computer. The most well-known example is a telephone directory which is usually sorted into alphabetical order.
But let's say you had all of that data stored away and you needed to know who had a particular telephone number or who lived at a certain address, the answer is there.
Of course, a database of criminal intelligence could store vast amounts of useful data such as details of all the known safecrackers, rapists, forgers or pickpockets. It could also show who was in prison, who lived in a certain area, what the criminal's finances were as well as details of ages, distinguishing marks, fingerprints and DNA records.
In fact, the hard part for the investigators is knowing when to stop.
Yes the Criminal Records Bureau does maintain an online database of crime reports or investigation logs. But it is limited on how much information one can view from it.
Special Criminal Investigation happened in 1989.
Special Criminal Investigation was created in 1989.
Introduction of computerized criminal investigation system
Manuel S. Pena has written: 'Criminal Investigation, Practical' 'Practical Criminal Investigation' -- subject(s): Criminal investigation
A national criminal database is a centralized repository of criminal records and information that is maintained by a government agency. It typically contains information on individuals who have been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime within a specific jurisdiction. Law enforcement agencies and other authorized entities use these databases to access and share information about individuals' criminal history.
Ronald F. Becker has written: 'Criminal investigation' -- subject(s): Criminal investigation 'Criminal investigation laboratory manual' -- subject(s): Crime laboratories, Criminal investigation, Handbooks, manuals, Handbooks, manuals, etc
Charles E. O'Hara has written: 'Fundamentals of criminal investigation' -- subject(s): Criminal investigation 'An introduction to criminalistics' -- subject(s): Criminal investigation
Getting all the facts in a criminal investigation, physical evidence, people and records
Jerry L. Dowling has written: 'Criminal investigation' -- subject(s): Criminal investigation 'Criminal Law'
There are a great many traits that are useful in scientific investigation. Being an excellent observer is a useful trait for example.
The motto of United States Army Criminal Investigation Command is 'Do what has to be done'.