Integrating Biometrics into Police Information Management System: A Case of Zambia Police
G. Lyoko, Jackson Phiri, A. Phiri · International Journal of Future Computer and Communication · 2016
The business processes in the security wings of most developing countries are not automated.This results in loss of documentation, difficulties in looking up documents and tedious reporting.In this study, a baseline study was carried out to ascertain the levels of formal education, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills and ICT tools utilization within the Zambia Police Service.Results showed that 47% have graduated from college, 32% completed high school and 21% had attained graduate or postgraduate degrees.In addition, 24% had received basic computer training.The survey also revealed that 39% of the respondents use their personal email for work related communications.The study also aimed at establishing the major business processes.Using the business process results from the baseline study, a model was developed.The model was used to develop a web-based prototype by integrating fingerprint biometrics.Captured fingerprint images were pre-processed using wavelet scalar quantization (WSQ) algorithm, the minutiae were extracted and a template generated using Delaunay algorithm.The developed system showed improved business process through automation.