Article Info
A Literature Review Toward an AIRI Framework: Auditing Investigation Records and Information in Enforcement Agencies
Widura Abd Kadir, Umi Asma' Mokhtar
Abstract
Information Audit (IA) plays a critical role in evaluating and optimising Records and Information Management (RIM) practices to ensure regulatory compliance and organizational efficiency. Over time, IA has evolved from a basic inventory of information sources into comprehensive frameworks supporting strategic objectives and operational effectiveness. However, a persistent gap remains in the standardization of IA methodologies, particularly regarding the auditing of investigation records and information (AIRI) within law enforcement and investigative environments. This paper presents a comprehensive literature review tracing the development of IA frameworks, highlighting their limitations when applied to auditing investigative records. It identifies significant deficiencies in existing IA methodologies, including their predominantly resource-focused orientation and lack of robust compliance and evidentiary assurance mechanisms. Preliminary empirical findings from a case study conducted with a major law enforcement agency further reinforce the practical need for a specialised AIRI framework. The study proposes that adapting and contextualising existing IA standards and models is essential for developing a structured, compliance-driven AIRI framework capable of addressing the operational, procedural, and evidentiary complexities unique to investigation records management.
keyword
Information Audit, Records Management, Information Management, Investigation Records, Law Enforcement Agency
Area
Knowledge Technology