Amarillo, Texas Police Department Catches Murder Suspect with New World Systems' Software.

Business & High-Tech Editors

TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 18, 2001

When a young woman was murdered in Amarillo, TX, the Special Crimes Unit from the Police Department had very little information to pursue an investigation.

It wasn't until a witness stepped forward with information about the suspect that an arrest was made.

The witness was able to give the detectives a vague description of the suspect as well as a nickname, "Smokey." Lieutenant Ed Smith, head of the Special Crimes Unit, immediately called headquarters with the information. Larry Gray, system administrator for the Amarillo Police Department, searched New World's integrated Aegis(R) Records Management application for the alias, "Smokey." Although a number of results returned with the alias, a detective found an old file photo of one of the possible suspects. The witness was able to identify the murder suspect by his photo.

Based on the information found in New World's Records Management software, the Amarillo detectives were able to locate and arrest the suspect known as "Smokey." Within 24 hours of being in custody, he confessed to committing the murder.

"We were happy New World's system could do the job," said Lt. Smith. "After this experience we were able to appreciate the value of the software more than ever. Our department needs to ensure that we utilize the system to its fullest capacity."

New World's Records Management system supports an online database that maintains comprehensive files on people, places, property, vehicles, criminal activity and history, wants and warrants and more. Subjects can be quickly located using minimal information, such as an alias, address, sex/race, name, height/weight and more, making it a valuable tool for investigative personnel. When detailed search criteria is entered into the system, it increases the probability of locating a particular subject.

When New World's Records Management system is used in conjunction with the Company's Digital Imaging software, officers can immediately view past and present pictures of suspects, decreasing search time and increasing the opportunity of making an arrest.

"We understand the difficult tasks our law enforcement customers face on a day-to-day basis. It is particularly satisfying when we see our products helping them make their communities safer," said Mark Morton, vice-president of marketing, New World Systems. "It shows us how important our work is."

New World Systems is a public sector software company in Troy, Michigan that has provided software solutions for public safety and public administration organizations since 1981. The Company designs, develops, markets, supports and implements the fully integrated Aegis(R) Public Safety Suite for Law Enforcement, Fire and EMS and the Logos(R) Public Administration Suite for local governments. New World has more than 500 customers, comprised of more than 1200 public sector agencies across the United States and beyond.

For more information, contact Mark Morton, vice president of marketing at [phone] or visit our web site at www.newworldsys.com