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
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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:
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Attributes set up for system entities are usually needed to satisfy workflow query and your agency's reporting needs.
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Attributes set up for entities provide a way to give a more efficient way to identify entities of interest.