Goa Police to implement CCTNS

GOA, INDIA: Perturbed over the crime rate and the efficiency of its Police Department, the Goa police have decided to implement the crime and criminal tracking network and systems (CCTNS).

Through the implementation of CCTNS in the State's Police Department, the outcomes in crime investigation, tracking of criminals and effectiveness of police departments is expected to be enhanced.

The Police will use the CCTNS to create and maintain databases on crime and criminals in digital form that can be accessed by all stakeholders in the system.

The first phase of this project would be completed in October, and the second phase would be completed by March, 2014, according to Atmaram Deshpande, Superintendent of Police.

The system can be accessed by citizens to file their complaint and track the status of their application and complaints.