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Overview

The Operations Tracking module allows you to register, monitor, and manage police operations (operativos) conducted across different jurisdictions and police stations. This system tracks operational details including personnel, resources, detentions, seizures, and outcomes.

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Accessing Operations Registration

Navigate to the operations registration form to record new police operations:
  • Path: registrar_operativo.php
  • Required Role: Operations personnel with appropriate jurisdiction access
Operations are registered with unique DOP (Division of Operations) order numbers and tracked by year and jurisdiction.

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Operation Registration Form

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Basic Operation Information

The following fields are required to register a new operation:
  • NRO. ORDEN DOP: Operation order number assigned by the Division of Operations
  • Year: Year of the operation (defaults to current year)
  • EXPEDIENTE DOP: File number associated with the operation
  • ORDEN INTERNA: Internal order number (optional)
  • JURISDICCION (Jurisdiction): Select from available regional units (Unidad Regional I-XII)
  • COMISARIA (Police Station): Select police station within chosen jurisdiction
  • BARRIO/CHACRA: Neighborhood or district name
  • Location Coordinates: Latitude and longitude (selected via interactive map)
  • FECHA INICIO: Start date of operation
  • HORA INICIO: Start time of operation
  • FECHA FIN: End date of operation
  • HORA FIN: End time of operation

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Operation Details

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Event Description

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evento
string
required
Brief description of the operation event or purpose

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Personnel & Identifications

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personas_identificadas
number
default:"0"
Number of persons identified during the operation

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Detention Statistics

Track different categories of detentions made during the operation:

Contraventores

DETENIDOS CONTRAVENTORESPersons detained for contraventions (minor offenses)

With Records

DETENIDOS ANTECEDENTESPersons detained with prior criminal records

Prosecuted

DETENIDOS PROCESADOSPersons detained who are being prosecuted

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Seizures & Confiscations

Record items seized during the operation:

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Vehicles

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secuestro_motovehiculo
number
Number of motorcycles seized
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secuestro_autovehiculo
number
Number of automobiles seized
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secuestro_otros
number
Number of other vehicles or items seized

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Traffic Infractions

Infraction Reports

ACTAS DE INFRACCIONNumber of infraction reports issued

Licenses Retained

LICENCIAS RETENIDASNumber of driver’s licenses retained

Positive Breathalyzer

ALCOHOLEMIA POSITIVANumber of positive alcohol tests

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Location Selection

1

Open Interactive Map

The registration form includes an interactive map powered by Leaflet/OpenStreetMap
2

Click Operation Location

Click on the map where the operation took place
3

Coordinates Auto-Fill

Latitude and longitude fields will automatically populate with the selected coordinates
4

Verify Location

Ensure the selected location matches the operation’s actual location
Location coordinates are required for all operations. Always select the precise location on the map before saving.

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Additional Information

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observaciones
textarea
OBSERVACIONES (Observations)Additional notes, comments, or details about the operation that don’t fit in other fields

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Saving an Operation

Once all required fields are completed:
  1. Review all entered information for accuracy
  2. Click the Guardar (Save) button
  3. System will validate required fields
  4. Operation will be saved to the database
  5. You’ll receive confirmation of successful registration
Use the Cancelar (Cancel) button to return to the operations list without saving changes.

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Viewing Operations List

Access the complete list of registered operations:
  • Path: listado_operativos.php
  • Features: Filtering, searching, and bulk viewing capabilities

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List View Columns

The operations list displays:
ColumnDescription
NROSequential number
NRO. ORDEN DOPDOP order number
ANIOYear
FECHA INICIOStart date
HORA INICIOStart time
EXPEDIENTEFile number
JURISDICCIONRegional unit
COMISARIAPolice station
EVENTOEvent description
PERS. IDENTIF.Persons identified
DET. CONTRAVENTORESDetained contraventors
DET. ANTECEDENTESDetained with records
DET. PROCESADOSProsecuted detained
SEC. MOTOVEH.Motorcycles seized
SEC. AUTOVEH.Automobiles seized
SEC. OTROSOther seizures
ACTAS INFRACCIONInfraction reports
BARRIONeighborhood
FECHA FINEnd date
HORA FINEnd time
LIC. RETENIDASLicenses retained
ALCOHOLEMIAPositive breathalyzers
ACCIONESModify action
BORRARDelete action

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Querying Operations

Use the operations query interface (consultaOperativos.php) to filter and search:

By Jurisdiction

Filter operations by regional unit (UNIDAD)

By Police Station

Filter by specific police station (COMISARIAS)

By Date Range

Search operations between specific dates (DESDE/HASTA)

View All

Select “TODOS” to view all operations in a jurisdiction
When filtering by “TODOS” (all) for both unit and station, limit the date range to a maximum of 1 year to ensure optimal performance.

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Modifying Operations

To update an existing operation:
  1. Navigate to the operations list
  2. Click MODIFICAR next to the operation you want to edit
  3. The registration form will load with existing data
  4. Update the necessary fields
  5. Click Guardar to save changes

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Deleting Operations

Deleting an operation is permanent and cannot be undone.
To delete an operation:
  1. Navigate to the operations list
  2. Click BORRAR next to the operation
  3. Confirm the deletion when prompted
  4. Operation will be removed from the database

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Database Structure

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Operations Table (operativos)

Key fields stored in the database: 
operativos (
  nro_operativo,          -- Operation number
  ano_operativo,          -- Year
  fecha_operativo,        -- Operation date
  hora_inicio,            -- Start time
  hora_fin,               -- End time
  expediente,             -- File number
  orden_interna,          -- Internal order
  ur,                     -- Regional unit ID
  comisaria,              -- Police station
  evento,                 -- Event description
  personas_identificadas, -- Persons identified
  detenidos_contraventores,
  detenidos_antecedentes,
  detenidos_procesados,
  secuestro_motovehiculo,
  secuestro_autovehiculo,
  secuestro_otros,
  actas_infraccion,
  licencias_retenidas,
  alcoholemia,
  latitud,                -- Latitude coordinate
  longitud,               -- Longitude coordinate
  barrio,                 -- Neighborhood
  fecha_fin,              -- End date
  observaciones           -- Additional notes
)

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Best Practices

  • Double-check all numerical values before saving
  • Ensure dates and times are accurate
  • Use clear, concise event descriptions
  • Always select the exact operation location on the map
  • Verify coordinates match the intended location
  • Include neighborhood/district information
  • Fill in all required fields
  • Use the observations field for additional context
  • Include file and order numbers for tracking
  • Register operations promptly after completion
  • Ensure all statistics are finalized before entry
  • Update records if additional information becomes available

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