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Crimestar RMS. Getting Started. Logging into Crimestar. Insert Your User ID and Password that were assigned to you by the administrator. . Once logged in your screen should look something like this. Entering Information . All entries should start with a Call For Service “ CFS”
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Getting Started • Logging into Crimestar Insert Your User ID and Password that were assigned to you by the administrator.
Entering Information • All entries should start with a Call For Service “ CFS” • The CFS number will be carried through if entering an Incident or Arrest report
Calls For Service • CFS are needed for any event that an officer may be dispatched to or is self-generated • Events requiring a CFS can be: • False Alarms • Assisting outside agencies • Suspicious Persons • Vehicle Crashes • All events that require an Incident Report
Calls For Service “CFS” First select Calls For Service from the drop down list on the upper right hand side of your screen
Entering Calls For Service To enter a new CFS click the box to the right. NOTE: if you are not sure which box to click, let the cursor hover over the box and a screen will appear to tell you what it does
Calls for Service Your first entry will be the CFS number. The CFS number is obtained by pressing CTRL-F5
Calls For Service If the event requires an Incident Report copy the CFS number from the Event field into the Incident field
Calls For Service Always check the Press Release box
Calls For Service Select the type of call from the drop down list
Calls For Service A dog running loose for example
Calls for Service Now enter the Date and Time that the event occurred
Calls for Service Pressing the green box will automatically insert the CURRENT date and time
Calls For Service The Source box refers to where the call came from IE; a 911 call or a “walk in” to the station
Calls For Service This LOCATION field is where the Call Occurred
Calls For Service • Location vs. Address Field • By double clicking on address or location you can change the field from an open block to an address field. • You can use the open block for a call with a general location ex: “the 100 block of Michigan” for a traffic stop • You would use the address field for a house address
Calls For Service The Description Field should be a BRIEF detail of what occurred. Approximately 2 to 3 sentences.
Calls For Service The Reporting Party field should be the primary person involved in the incident.
Adding Names and People to CFS • The RP should be the reporting party OR the primary person involved in the call • Using the Quick Fill option we can automatically fill in the persons info • ALWAYS double check the info and add anything you have IF YOU ARE SURE IT IS CORRECT
Adding Names and People to CFS Type the last name, then the TAB key First Name, or a partial first name, then TAB
Adding Names and People to CFS If the person is already in the system a list like this should appear. If there is more than one person with the same last name, select the proper person
Adding Names and People to CFS • ALWAYS make sure it is the correct person • Open the MNI file and add any info you may have • Check your info against the info in the system • If your info is different make a note of it and pass it along to a supervisor • If the person is not in the system, fill in the fields on the CFS and then add any additional information to the MNI AFTER you have saved the CFS.
Adding Names and People to CFS Once you have selected the proper person DOUBLE check their info by opening the MNI record
Adding Names and People to CFS If everything is correct close this box and continue
Adding Names and People to CFSLast Name First vs. Unknown • The RP field can be changed by double clicking on the RP to the left of the name field • The Last Name First / DOB field should always be used if the RP is known • The blank RP field should always be used if the Reporting Party is unknown • DO NOT ENTER “Unknown” or “UNK” in the Last Name First field • DO NOT USE yourself as RP, use the suspect, reporting party, or primary person involved. We already know you were involved.
Multiple People on a CFS • If your CFS involves more than one person the primary person should be listed in the RP field • Additional people can be added, after the CFS has been saved, in the Field Interview file • Select “Create a Linked Field Interview” on the lower right section of your SAVED CFS • Enter your FI number (CFS number) • The auto create feature only works AFTER you have saved your CFS • Fill in the rest of the FI box
Multiple People on a CFS CFS Number Field Interview Number generally the same as your CFS number Brief Explanation
CFS Response Info Fill in as much info as possible
CFS Disposition Select the Dispo that best suits your Event from the drop down list labeled Dispo For Example if you arrested someone, you would select “Subject Arrested”
CFS Disposition Type a detailed narrative of the event. As a general rule if the CFS requires more than two paragraphs you may need to do an incident report
False Alarms • IF your CFS is for an Alarm select the Alarm File Record • Lower right hand corner of the CFS screen • Fill out the Alarm File Record
False Alarms False Alarm Record
False Alarms Umm…Yes
False Alarms Enter details from alarm
Incident Reports • Incident reports are required for: • ALL Arrests • This includes misdemeanor citations (Information and Summons) or “PROXY” arrests • Vehicle Impounds • Use of Force Incidents
Entering a new Incident Then select NEW Select INCIDENT from the drop down menu
Entering a new Incident Copy your CFS Event number into this field DO NOT use the CTRL F-5 function on this screen COPY your CFS number ONLY
Entering a new Incident After your insert your CFS number Crimestar will automatically copy The info from your CFS to your incident
Entering a new Incident Select the offense for your incident If your have more than one offense the most serious offense Always goes first
Entering a new Incident Check the “attempt” box for attempted crimes
Entering a new incident The UCR field should automatically fill in when you enter an offense
Entering a new incident Continue with any subsequent offenses
Entering a new incident If you know exactly when the offense occurred enter the date and time in both fields Date Range should be the time frame that the offense may have occurred
Entering a new incident Location is where the offense occurred NOT the offenders address If, for example, the offense is traffic related enter the closest block number to the 100’s Cross street should be used for traffic related, but not a building or residence.
Entering a new incident Check appropriate boxes as needed
Entering a new incident Date and time offense was reported