New Delhi: Delhi Police has made a significant move to step up its crime control capabilities with the introduction of a consolidated system that integrates data points, including biometric information, to provide a comprehensive platform to its personnel for accessing information on criminals.This web-based desktop software, named Crime Kundli, enables police personnel across all districts and units to access a vast repository of data on criminals, including seven types of biometric data: fingerprints, face, iris, voice, handwriting, footprint, and tattoos. The inclusion of voice, footprint, and full iris scan features will further aid in identifying suspects, sources said.“The system’s advanced search and upload features will allow for efficient matching of biometric data, reducing the likelihood of false identities and duplicate records. Each individual will be assigned a unique ID number, streamlining records and eliminating duplicates, even if they use multiple aliases,” said a senior police officer. Earlier, duplication issues often arose when the same criminal’s data was entered multiple times under different aliases or modified identities.“The system’s linkage with the Facial Recognition System (FRS) will further enhance its capabilities. Using FRS and iris scans, even partially visible faces of suspects can now yield potential matches,” another senior police officer said, adding, detailed information on a person’s modus operandi will also be available, enabling police to anticipate and prevent crimes more effectively.When contacted, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime) Devesh Chandra Srivastava said, “The goal is to bring in more reliability, accuracy and speed so that we can correctly identify and track criminals using latest technology in day-to-day policing.”The platform is now being used by police personnel and units across the city to maintain and update the records of the criminals in the city. With enhanced search and upload functions, police personnel can now use specific keywords to identify patterns and link them to individuals using biometric matches. Police said this will ensure precise identification of a suspect by cross-referencing traits with biometric data.“This consolidated system will undoubtedly prove to be a valuable tool for Delhi Police, enabling them to stay one step ahead of criminals and make the city a safer place for its residents. With this cutting-edge technology, police can now access a wealth of information on criminals in one platform, leading to better crime control and prevention,” said a senior police officer.Additional biometric features like voice recognition and footprint analysis further aim to strengthen the system, ensuring that even if criminals attempt to change their identity, their core physical traits remain traceable. Each individual is assigned to a unique identification number, eliminating redundancy and enabling seamless tracking within the criminal database.
