. Officers in different divisions are not expected to
achieve optimal performance without having the capabilities of using these systems
and applications. A need was felt to examine how the Kuwaiti police officers rate their
computing and information skills and what are the patterns of their perceived value for
diverse information sources. It was also found worth investigation whether
departmental affiliation, educational qualifications, and ranks of officers had ay
implications for their level of computing and information skills and perceptions about
the value of information sources. It is expected that a clear understanding about these
aspects would help in articulating the needs of officers for training and development. It
may also help in articulating policies and practices for the design and implementation
of ICT infrastructure for the police force in the country.