How to import crime data files and other file types into global locations

This topic describes how to import files containing locations, such as crime data files and hotels, which can help you identify potential suspects.

Use the following graphic for a quick reference or refer to the steps below for additional details.

On the main menu click Search, then click Global Location Management.

The Global Location Management screen opens.
On the Global Locations tab, click .

The Global Locations Upload screen opens.
Click Select. Windows Explorer opens. Navigate to the folder and select the required file or files. The file uploads and a green circle alongside the file name indicates when the upload is complete.
In Location type, select the file type you are importing.

Note, if you want to add or delete file types you can use .
Click Save.
Click Exit to return to the Global Location Management screen where the new locations are now listed on the Global Locations tab.
Using the filters on the right-side of the screen, select Yes in Action required. If any results are displayed it indicates that OSS-ESPA was unable to identify the address because there was more than one location with the specified address.

You must resolve the issue before the location can be analyzed. To resolve it:
1. Click or the location's street address.
  
  The Location information window opens.
2. Click Locate, select the correct address from the list shown, then click Save.
After importing your file you can:
- use the x-case alert to identify potential suspects at the locations as described in How to use the global location x-case alert to identify potential suspects, or
  
  NOTE: Any x-case alerts will not be available until the following day as the Global location analysis is always performed overnight due to the large amount of data being analyzed.
- set a Smart Track alert as described in How to create a Smart Track alert on a global location.