ViCLAS - Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System - is designed for the collection of information for serial offences.  It is a national computer database program designed and operated by the RCMP.

The system's objectives are:

1. The creation of a database for the collection of data on all homicides, sexual offences, abductions, and all related attempts.
2. The comparison of cases leading to the identification of serial rapes and murders.
3. The monitoring of missing persons and the providing of potential identities for found human remains.
4. The examination of reported false allegation cases to identify any serial reports of this nature, or to identify reports which are believed to be false but are in fact genuine complaints.

ViCLAS is recognized as an effective an useable automated violent crime linkage system, and Halifax Regional Police is a strong proponent and supporter of the system.  The Department has assigned a member as a full time analyst to liaise with the RCMP to ensure Halifax receives the greatest benefit from this innovative program.

The Official Web site for the RCMP ViCLAS unit is:

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/viclas/viclas_e.htm