Why and how is IT suited for problem-oriented policing?

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Information Technology (IT) includes computers and telecommunications. This category of technologies includes the use of computers and telecommunications to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data; this comprises record management systems, computer-aided dispatch systems (CAD), databases, and mobile computer and data terminals. Management information systems (MIS) consist of various databases, such as officer productivity, citizen complaints, and inventory; it is designed to aid managers and executives in carrying out their administrative duties. MIS captures, maintains, and analyzes all police agency and incident-related information and is vital for tracking and managing criminal and noncriminal events, investigations, and personnel information.

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