from Flask import Flask, jsonify, request
import requests
import os
from dotenv import load_dotenv
from werkzeug.exceptions import BadRequest

# Load environment variables from a .env file for secure API key storage
load_dotenv()

app = Flask(__name__)

# Configuration for the hypothetical API from environment variables
API_URL = os.getenv('API_URL', 'https://hypothetical-police-database.org/api/')
CRIME_DB_URL = os.getenv('CRIME_DB_URL', 'https://hypothetical-crime-database.org/api/')
API_KEY = os.getenv('API_KEY') # API key is now securely fetched from environment variables

def fetch_data_from_api(url, headers):
"""Generalized function to fetch data from any API endpoint."""
try:
response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)
response.raise_for_status()
return response.json()
except requests.HTTPError as http_err:
return {"error": f"HTTP error occurred: {http_err}"}
except Exception as err:
return {"error": f"Other error occurred: {err}"}

def validate_record_id(record_id):
"""Validates the record ID to ensure it meets expected format/standards."""
if not record_id.isalnum() or len(record_id) > 20:
raise BadRequest(description="Invalid record ID format.")

@app.route('/record/', methods=['GET'])
def get_record(record_id):
"""API endpoint to display the status and details of a person from the main database."""
validate_record_id(record_id)
request_url = f"{API_URL}records/{record_id}"
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"}
record_data = fetch_data_from_api(request_url, headers)
return jsonify(record_data)

@app.route('/check_individual/', methods=['GET'])
def check_individual(record_id):
"""Performs a comprehensive check of an individual against crime databases."""
validate_record_id(record_id)
request_url = f"{CRIME_DB_URL}check/{record_id}"
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {API_KEY}"}
individual_record = fetch_data_from_api(request_url, headers)
return jsonify(individual_record)

@app.route('/help_me/', methods=['GET'])
def help_me(record_id):
"""Provides resources and assistance flags based on the individual's needs."""
validate_record_id(record_id)
# This is a placeholder for potentially integrating with real services
resources = {
# Your predefined resources here
}
return jsonify(resources)

if __name__ == '__main__':
app.run(ssl_context=('cert.pem', 'key.pem'), debug=False) # Ensure to configure for production appropriately

{
"IndividualID": "UUID-1234-5678-9012",
"Profile": {
"LastName": "Doe",
"FirstName": "John",
"DateOfBirth": "1980-01-01",
"Nationality": "CountryCode"
},
"BiometricData": {
"FingerprintHash": "SHA256HashValue",
"DNAProfileHash": "SHA256HashValue"
},
"ContactInfo": {
"Country": "CountryName",
"State": "StateName",
"City": "CityName",
"EmergencyContact": {
"Name": "Jane Doe",
"Relation": "Sister",
"Phone": "+1234567890"
}
},
"LegalStatus": {
"WantedStatus": "None/Local/National/International",
"WantedBy": ["CountryCode"],
"Charges": [
{
"ChargeCode": "123",
"Description": "Charge Description",
"Date": "YYYY-MM-DD"
}
]
},
"TransmissionInfo": {
"Timestamp": "2024-02-01T12:00:00Z",
"AuthorizedBy": "AgencyName",
"EncryptionMethod": "AES-256",
"Checksum": "SHA256ChecksumValue"
},
"PleaseHelpMeRecord": {
"NeedsAssessment": {
"MentalHealth": true,
"Housing": false,
"Employment": true,
"SubstanceAbuseSupport": true
},
"Resources": [
{
"Type": "MentalHealthSupport",
"Description": "Access to mental health counseling and crisis intervention.",
"ContactInfo": {
"Hotline": "1-800-123-4567",
"Website": "https://mentalhealth.example.org"
}
},
{
"Type": "EmploymentAssistance",
"Description": "Help with finding employment opportunities and career counseling.",
"ContactInfo": {
"Phone": "1-800-111-2222",
"Website": "https://employmenthelp.example.org"
}
},
{
"Type": "SubstanceAbuseSupport",
"Description": "Confidential substance abuse treatment and support groups.",
"ContactInfo": {
"Hotline": "1-800-222-3333",
"Website": "https://substanceabusesupport.example.org"
}
}
],
"ActionPlan": "Immediate contact with mental health support hotline and scheduling an appointment with a substance abuse counselor. Employment assistance to be initiated within the next week."
}
}
### Quick Start Guide for Administrators

#### Overview

This documentation is designed for system administrators managing the Flask application aimed at supporting law enforcement and providing assistance to individuals in need. It covers the setup, basic operations, and troubleshooting tips to ensure the application runs smoothly, even during late-night hours.

#### Setup

1. **Environment Preparation**:
- Ensure Python 3.6+ is installed on your server.
- Install Flask and Requests library using pip:
```
pip install Flask requests python-dotenv
```
- Securely store your API keys and URLs in a `.env` file at the root of your application directory:
```
API_URL=https://hypothetical-police-database.org/api/
CRIME_DB_URL=https://hypothetical-crime-database.org/api/
API_KEY=YourSecureApiKeyHere
```

2. **Running the Application**:
- Navigate to your application directory.
- Run the application with:
```
flask run --cert=cert.pem --key=key.pem
```
- For production, use a more robust server like Gunicorn and ensure it's behind a secure reverse proxy like Nginx.

#### Basic Operations

- **Fetching Records**: Access individual records by navigating to `/record/`, replacing `` with the actual ID.
- **Comprehensive Checks**: Perform checks against crime databases at `/check_individual/`.
- **Assistance Flags**: Access resources and assistance flags at `/help_me/` for individuals needing support.

#### Troubleshooting Tips

1. **Application Not Starting**:
- Verify that all dependencies are correctly installed.
- Check the `.env` file for proper configuration of environment variables.

2. **Unable to Fetch Data**:
- Confirm that the API URLs and Key in your `.env` file are correct and operational.
- Ensure your server has internet access and can reach the API endpoints.

3. **SSL/TLS Certificate Errors**:
- Make sure the paths to `cert.pem` and `key.pem` are correct and that the certificates are valid.
- For development, you might use a self-signed certificate but ensure a CA-issued certificate for production.

4. **API Rate Limiting or Errors**:
- Implement caching for frequent requests to reduce API calls.
- Review the API provider's documentation for rate limits and ensure your usage patterns comply.

5. **Late-Night Support**:
- Set up monitoring and alerting tools like Prometheus and Grafana to notify you of issues proactively.
- Establish a clear on-call rotation among your team to ensure someone is always available for urgent issues.

#### Additional Resources

- Flask Documentation: https://flask.palletsprojects.com/
- Requests Library Documentation: https://docs.python-requests.org/
- Environment Variables in Flask: https://flask.palletsprojects.com/en/2.0.x/config/

#### Thank You

Your dedication, especially during late hours, is invaluable to maintaining the operation and security of our systems. This guide aims to make your tasks as straightforward as possible. For further assistance or feedback on this documentation, please don't hesitate to reach out to the development team.


Creating streamlined, one-liner style documentation for critical tasks can significantly help administrators, especially during late-night troubleshooting sessions. Here's a concise guide tailored for quick reference under such circumstances:

### Quick Reference for System Admins

**Start Application:**
```bash
flask run --cert=cert.pem --key=key.pem
```

**Fetch Individual Record:**
```bash
curl -X GET https:///record/ -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY"
```

**Check Individual Against Crime DB:**
```bash
curl -X GET https:///check_individual/ -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY"
```

**Access Help Resources:**
```bash
curl -X GET https:///help_me/ -H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY"
```

**Environment Variables Check:**
```bash
echo $API_URL && echo $CRIME_DB_URL && echo $API_KEY
```

**Restart Application (if using Gunicorn):**
```bash
gunicorn --certfile=cert.pem --keyfile=key.pem app:app
```

**Logs Check (tail last 20 lines):**
```bash
tail -n 20 /path/to/your/logfile.log
```

**Check Server Status:**
```bash
systemctl status your-web-server.service
```

**Reload Server Configuration (Nginx example):**
```bash
sudo nginx -s reload
```

### Notes:
- Replace ``, ``, and `/path/to/your/logfile.log` with your actual server address, record identifier, and log file path.
- Ensure `$API_KEY` is set in your environment or replace it with the actual API key inline if secure to do so.
- Adjust commands according to your specific setup, like using Apache instead of Nginx or a different WSGI server instead of Gunicorn.