September 2008
Crime Mapping and Analysis
Guest Editor: John Markovic
As the law enforcement profession moves in a direction that some are now identifying as the “information-led policing era,” calls for data sharing escalate, and fusion centers are developed to address terrorism and cross-jurisdictional crime concerns, raising public expectations. Crime analysis, crime mapping, and the ability to operate in an information-sharing environment are becoming critical functions for the 21st-century law enforcement community. Computer map image courtesy of ESRI; bar graph courtesy of the Danvers, Massachusetts, Police Department.
Articles
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New NIJ Standard for CBRN Protective Equipment: A Time to Speak Up
An important issue is currently being discussed at the federal level that will have an impact on law enforcement agencies who receive federal homeland security grant monies and use them to provide the... -
Making Smarter Decisions: Connecting Crime Analysis with City Officials
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Closing the Gap between Analysis and Response
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Finding Out What You Don't Know: Tips on Using Crime Analysts
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Beyond Arrest: Using Crime Analysis to Prevent Crime
In the past few years, the developments in crime analysis, especially geographic analysis, have been stunning. Just 10 years ago, the job of making a map and table depicting residential burglaries in ... -
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