CRI2601
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique Number: 861656
Due Date: 17 April 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1.
The Crime Administration System (CAS) plays a critical role within the South African Police
Service (SAPS) as a comprehensive computer system used for recording and managing crime
data nationwide. Its primary function is to capture crucial details about criminal incidents,
including the type of crime, location, complainant information, details of known suspects,
instruments used, and the date and time of the crime. This data is vital for effective law
enforcement, investigation, and crime analysis, and is used by various SAPS divisions,
including the Detective Service and Crime Intelligence Unit.
CAS is primarily located at the Client Service Centre (CSC), which acts as the first point of
contact when a crime is reported. For example, if a robbery is reported at a local police station,
the CSC personnel would enter the details of the robbery into the CAS. This includes the
name of the complainant, the suspect (if identified), the weapon used, and the specifics of the
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incident, such as the date and time. These details are then automatically linked to other police
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
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Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
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learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 2 Semester 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique Number: 861656
Due Date: 17 April 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1.
The Crime Administration System (CAS) plays a critical role within the South African Police
Service (SAPS) as a comprehensive computer system used for recording and managing crime
data nationwide. Its primary function is to capture crucial details about criminal incidents,
including the type of crime, location, complainant information, details of known suspects,
instruments used, and the date and time of the crime. This data is vital for effective law
enforcement, investigation, and crime analysis, and is used by various SAPS divisions,
including the Detective Service and Crime Intelligence Unit.
CAS is primarily located at the Client Service Centre (CSC), which acts as the first point of
contact when a crime is reported. For example, if a robbery is reported at a local police station,
the CSC personnel would enter the details of the robbery into the CAS. This includes the
name of the complainant, the suspect (if identified), the weapon used, and the specifics of the
Terms of use
incident, such as the date and time. These details are then automatically linked to other police
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
