Method and system for quick and automatic police canvas operation of an identified crime scene area using an autodialer

摘要

A data processing system to automatically canvass for witnesses within an identified crime scene area. After an incident report is received, the locus and boundary of the crime scene is determined. Telephone calls are automatically initiated to a list of compiled telephone numbers within the boundary of the identified crime scene area. Responses to the automatically initiated telephone calls are then logged or transferred to a police operator.