(Decision Support System)
CAD DSS is a very powerful tool once you get the hang of it. Consists of 2 programs: BI Query User and BI Query Reports CAD DSS can be “finicky” with how some of your reports are written. A single search criteria can give you an empty return Usually start in Query to develop search criteria When satisfied, take results to Reports for formatting
Data Models Data Attributes Qualifying Search Saving Queries Exporting Data Building Reports Pre-canned Reports
Better understanding of how DSS works Learn basics of building a query Learn basics of BI Report builder Refreshing reports
Query data (results) can be saved to your computer. Results can be refreshed. Results do not have to be put into report format.
Data Models show the different “modules” of data storage in CAD. Each branch of the data model holds different information. Data Models make finding data fields easier. Complete Standard Logging
Data attributes are the data fields Most entry fields in CAD can be found in an attribute
Attributes can be “qualified” to look for certain data. Examples Date ranges Specific addresses/streets Caller names Phone numbers Agencies Beats Streets Search qualifiers are used to narrow the search Qualifiers can be used for each Attribute Each attribute can have more than one qualifier Qualifier Operators
The raw data can be exported Excel spreadsheet BI Reports (Report designer) - can be exported to a.pdf file
Stored reports on the server Not written for us, so might need ‘tweaking’ Can be refreshed with current or different data Can be exported to.pdf Results can be saved to your computer
BI Query Reports is the report design portion of DSS. Query results can be transferred to BI Query Reports as the basis for a new, specific report format.
BI reports can build the report in different formats Graphs ▪ Pie Charts ▪ Trends ▪ Radars Tables Crosstabs ▪ Look of worksheet (Excel)
Agency (Area) based Unit based Time Based-Unit vs. Incident Suggestions….