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1.  The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) is a government agency in India
that collects and analyses crime data based on the Indian Penal Code
previously now BNS and other laws.
 It is located in New Delhi and operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA.
 Alok Ranjan is the current Director of the National Crime Records Bureau
(NCRB). A Senior IPS officer and a 1991 batch. He will hold this position until
his retirement on June 30, 2026.
 Established in 1986, NCRB serves as a central repository of information on
crime and criminals to aid law enforcement in connecting crimes to
offenders.
 NCRB created on recommendations from the 1985 Task Force and the 1977
National Police Commission.
 The NCRB was formed by merging several existing organizations, including the
Directorate of Coordination and Police Computer (DCPC), the Inter-State
Criminals Data Branch (ISCDB) of the CBI, and the Central Finger Print Bureau
(CFPB).
National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB)

2. Mission of NCRB
 To provide Indian Police with Information Technology and Criminal Intelligence to enable them to uphold law and
protect people.
 To provide leadership and excellence in crime analysis particularly related to serious and organized crime.

3. Objectives of NCRB
 Establishing a National Database: Develop a secure system for storing information on crimes and
criminals, facilitating cooperation among law enforcement and enhancing public service delivery.
 Crime Statistics Collection: Gather and analyse crime data at the national level, serving as a
central source of information both domestically and internationally.
 IT Development for Police: Lead the creation of information technology applications to improve
the operational environment of police organizations.
 Criminal Fingerprint Repository: Maintain a national database of fingerprints for all criminals to
assist in law enforcement efforts.
 Modernizing Crime Records: Evaluate and upgrade the technology used in state crime record and
fingerprint bureaus to increase efficiency through automation.
 Training and Capacity Building: Provide training and skill development in information technology
and fingerprint science for police personnel.

7.  The Crime and Criminal Information System (CCIS) was put into operation at the district level between 1995 and
2004.
 Following that, the Common Integrated Police Application (CIPA) was introduced at police stations from 2004 to
2009, rolled out in three phases.
 Lastly, the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) received approval from the Cabinet
Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on June 19, 2009.
Crime and criminal tracking network and systems