Presenter: Kaniz Fatima

Group Members: Anastasia Belle Hocurscak

Faculty Sponsor: Ali Al-Faris

School: Worcester State University

Research Area: Computer Science

Session: Poster Session 2, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM, 163, C2

ABSTRACT

This project focuses on the design and implementation of a comprehensive Java-based crime data management and analytics system aimed at supporting law enforcement officers, legal professionals, and criminal investigators in making informed decisions. The system incorporates secure user authentication, utilizing a HashMap data structure to efficiently store and verify user credentials. This ensures fast access control while maintaining data security and integrity.

Crime records are imported from CSV files and processed through a dedicated Crime Data class, which organizes essential attributes such as crime type, location, date, time. By structuring the data into well-defined objects, the system enables efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation of crime-related information.

The application generates detailed statistical reports to assist in crime analysis and strategic planning. These reports include crime rates categorized by location and type, neighborhood safety scores based on incident frequency, and time-based risk pattern analysis to identify high-risk hours or recurring trends.

To enhance coordination, Sets are used to maintain unique police department contacts, preventing duplication and ensuring accurate communication records. Additionally, the system supports dynamic data updates, allowing new crime records to be added or modified seamlessly. This ensures that the database remains current and reliable.

Overall, the system integrates data management, security, and analytics into a unified platform, improving investigative efficiency and facilitating better inter-agency collaboration.