In-Synch RMS 4.6.7.7 is now available for general distribution. This new version of In-Synch RMS is chocked full of feature requests and bug-fixes that our broad customer base has identified over the past few months.Â
GENERAL
The speed of most modules has improved
The Syncher can optionally be set to run faster by bypassing the 'Checking for Invalid Dates' step. The In-Synch RMS helpdesk team can turn on this option if you are experiencing exceptionally slow synch times.
We added a 'database switcher' that will enable you to maintain separate databases for Internal Affairs, mutli-agency booking, confidential cases, or any other sort of segregated application.
CALL LOG
Each call type can have a default template that auto-populates the Call Notes. For example, you could have Suggested Operating Procedures auto-added for certain call types, or perhaps a standard-looking report format that has designated sections for officer-input.
If you are connected to a Dispatch system, you are accustomed to seeing the Dispatch Notes in the Dispatch Notes tab. By double-clicking with your mouse on the actual Dispatch Notes, they will pop out into a separate window, from which you can cut and paste into other applications.
CASE BUILDER
Individual cases can be marked as confidential, only being viewable by the resporting officer or a specified group of users. Confidential cases do not show up in any reports, admin review, Master Name Indexes, etc.. If you would like assistance establishing a security group for users who should be able to see confidential cases, contact the In-Synch RMS helpdesk.
In many of our NIBRS states, all of the data-entry fields that are required for NIBRS are now on one form. Additional error checking has been added to most NIBRS states.
Page Numbering of the Case Reports has been fixed.
WARRANTS
Some new fields have been added to the Registrations module, including a 'Notes' field for Warrants. Some agencies may choose to use 'Court Papers' instead of Warrants moving forward.
COURT PAPERS
This new module is a complete replacement for CIVIL PROCESS, and can be used to track details and actions against any sort of court-document - civil or criminal.
Fines and payments can now be tracked against particular payments.
A reporting engine lets you generate statistical reports for any actions against court papers.
Video of Call Log, CaseBuilder, and Court Papers:
PERSON MANAGEMENT / REGISTRATION MANAGEMENT
Significant speed increases.
Users are notified of significant historical events for a person by a flashing red box on the main person screen, instead of through pop-up windows.
Additional functionality has been added to the Master Name Index, including new tabs, and the ability to double-click on cases and calls to see the actual reports. This functionality has always been in the Master Name Index, but many users did not know that additional options were available by clicking or right-clicking on individual items in the MNI.
LINKFINDER
The professional version of LinkFinder is now enabled for all RMS users. This version features keyword searches, PDF searches, multi-agency searches, etc..
BLANK FORMS / FORM TEMPLATES
Blank Forms is simply a library of .PDF/.DOC/.OmniForm documents. When a user picks a form, it creates a unique copy of that form and saves it in the agency's shared document folder.
Within CaseBuidler and PersonManagement, you can now create Custom Forms that are auto-populated with information from the Case/Person. We use the free OpenOffice software to create these forms. For a training session on how to create such forms, contact the In-Synch RMS helpdesk, and they can connect you with a trainer.
Video of Person Management, LinkFinder, and Blank Forms:
DAILY LOG
This new module lets officers record shift-related activities that may or may not be represented in the Call Log. This simple shift-log can include weather, mileage, road-conditions, directed patrol notes, and a chart of activities that occured throughout a shift.
Supervisors can edit any Daily Log. Officers may edit their own log, but view any logs.
