Identify and Define Attributes

ICM uses several standard, system-defined data entry fields. These are called hard attributes. You can use them to record information for entities and system entities.

These fields are available on the Details screen of all entities and source entities. You can't change or reconfigure these fields. They are generic enough to enable your agency to undertake an investigative or intelligence-based process. You can use them to record information.

 

The following table lists the mandatory system-defined attributes for Case and Incident Report entity types.

Entity type Attribute name
Case Case officer
Title

Description

 

Incident report Title
Description
When reported date
When reported time
When happened date

 

You can set up additional data entry fields to capture information that's relevant to your business processes. These additional data entry fields are called attributes or soft attributes.

When ICM is first installed, no attributes are set up. You can set these up.

 

Your agency can set up attributes for entities and system entities: