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The biometric system, the first of its kind in the country tracks and identifies criminals on spot.
The CABIS is a system that allows processing, editing, searching, retrieving, and storing fingerprint, palm print, face and iris images and subject records.
What the CABIS system does.
Speaking during a function to commission the forensic capabilities under the national CCTV project at Police headquarters in Naguru on Thursday, AIGP Ochom said there is need to keep track of repeat offenders. He noted that the CABIS system would be of great use.
“The CABIS system will need to be rolled out countrywide in all the 161 policing divisions and districts at a cost of shs95 million per policing division or district. This also includes the acquisition of the livescan and set up the prerequisite work environment,” Ochom said.
“The consumables for the forensic DNA capabilities will also need to be budgeted for adequately to ensure that these capabilities don’t go to waste.”
The Police Operations Director however noted that the system has so far been installed in 14 police divisions in the Kampala Metropolitan Area to assist in suspect profiling at Interpol for processing police clearances and certificates of good conduct especially for those going for work abroad.
According to police, the DNA capabilities will also be developed to complement the Criminal Automated Biometric Identification System.
How it works.
The system will work in such a way that the criminal’s name, picture, fingerprint, DNA and iris are captured. In case of any arrest of a suspect in another crime, the system will easily identify repeat offenders.
The deputy Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen. Paul Lokech said the police management is committed in building a modern and professional force in the country while dealing with crime.
“Our major focus as the Police management is to rebuild and transform the Uganda Police Force. We want a modern, professional, service-oriented, pro-people and effective institution. Key among the challenges has been the capacity gaps in terms of use of robust scientific methods of intelligence gathering and crime investigation. The application of robust scientific methods such as these commissioned will enhance capacity to investigate transnational crimes. It help help in investigating cyber crimes, trafficking in drugs and persons, human sacrifice. Trading in wildlife and their products, environmental-related crimes, proliferation of small arms and light weapons,” Lokech said.
He noted that the use of science in modern policing is key to investigations globally. Adding that the force is now proud to have a directorate of Forensics Services. The director will spearhead the application of science in helping to deal with crime.
Statement from the chief guest at the event.
The Principal Judge, Dr.Flavian Zeija, who was the chief guest at the function. She noted that the Directorate of Forensic Services is of great use to the force. This is in terms of fighting crime which is always changing.
“The facility (the laboratory) will not only support a speedy investigations. It will also improve the conviction rates in courts of law. Hence the need to invest more resources in it. Crime is becoming sophisticated and technology advancement keeps changing with time. More training and investment in such machinery is needed,”Zeija said.
He urged the coordination and integration of data between the Police and other government institutions. Especially the National Identification and Registration Authority(NIRA), courts and office of the DPP .
The developments underscore President Museveni’s call to police to use science and technology to help in fighting crime in the country.
The president has since directed for installation of CCTV cameras in all cities, municipalities.
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