CRI2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO. 861656
DUE DATE: 17 APRIL 2025
, CRI2601 Assignment 2 - Semester 1, 2025
Question 1
1.1 Role of the Crime Administration System (CAS) in SAPS
The Crime Administration System (CAS) is an essential database used by the South
African Police Service (SAPS) to record, manage, and track criminal cases. It ensures
efficiency in crime management by enabling officers to register, update, and retrieve
case information in real time.
Key Functions:
Case Registration: Officers log all reported crimes into CAS, ensuring accurate
record-keeping.
Tracking Case Progress: The system tracks case progress from investigation
to court proceedings.
Data Analysis: CAS provides crime trend reports that assist in police resource
allocation.
Accountability & Oversight: Ensures accountability by keeping a detailed
history of police actions on a case.
Practical Example:
A murder case is reported in Johannesburg. The investigating officer enters the case
into CAS with details like crime scene location, victim’s identity, and suspect
information. As the case progresses, all new evidence, witness statements, and court
updates are logged into CAS, allowing for easy tracking and retrieval.
1.2 Role of the Incident Registration Information System (IRIS) in SAPS
The Incident Registration Information System (IRIS) is designed to record incidents
related to public safety, emergencies, and non-criminal activities. It serves as a
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO. 861656
DUE DATE: 17 APRIL 2025
, CRI2601 Assignment 2 - Semester 1, 2025
Question 1
1.1 Role of the Crime Administration System (CAS) in SAPS
The Crime Administration System (CAS) is an essential database used by the South
African Police Service (SAPS) to record, manage, and track criminal cases. It ensures
efficiency in crime management by enabling officers to register, update, and retrieve
case information in real time.
Key Functions:
Case Registration: Officers log all reported crimes into CAS, ensuring accurate
record-keeping.
Tracking Case Progress: The system tracks case progress from investigation
to court proceedings.
Data Analysis: CAS provides crime trend reports that assist in police resource
allocation.
Accountability & Oversight: Ensures accountability by keeping a detailed
history of police actions on a case.
Practical Example:
A murder case is reported in Johannesburg. The investigating officer enters the case
into CAS with details like crime scene location, victim’s identity, and suspect
information. As the case progresses, all new evidence, witness statements, and court
updates are logged into CAS, allowing for easy tracking and retrieval.
1.2 Role of the Incident Registration Information System (IRIS) in SAPS
The Incident Registration Information System (IRIS) is designed to record incidents
related to public safety, emergencies, and non-criminal activities. It serves as a
