Crime Mapping and Crime Prevention

Crime Mapping and Crime Prevention
Author: David Weisburd
Publisher:
Total Pages: 424
Release: 1998-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781881798156

Technological advances in computer mapping and information systems as well as theoretical innovation in crime prevention have combined to bring crime mapping to the centre for crime prevention practice and policy. The contributors in this book from criminologists, geographers and crime analysts, demonstrate the important role that crime maps have begun to play in crime prevention theory and applications. They show how crime mapping can be used in crime prevention programmes and point to its future applications.

Mapping Crime

Mapping Crime
Author: Keith D. Harries
Publisher:
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1995
Genre: Cartography
ISBN:

Mapping Crime in Its Community Setting

Mapping Crime in Its Community Setting
Author: Michael Maltz
Publisher: Michael Maltz
Total Pages: 197
Release: 1991
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0387973818

Gathering accurate data probably constitutes one of the most important aspects of crime investigation and prevention. How do we put the data to use? How can we improve our methods of handling the information we collect? By describing a project for the development and implementation of a computerized crime-mapping system in the Chicago area, this book makes a significant contribution toward a more efficient and intelligent use of crime data to understand and prevent crime in a community setting.

Predictive Policing

Predictive Policing
Author: Walt L. Perry
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 187
Release: 2013-09-23
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 0833081551

Predictive policing is the use of analytical techniques to identify targets for police intervention with the goal of preventing crime, solving past crimes, or identifying potential offenders and victims. These tools are not a substitute for integrated approaches to policing, nor are they a crystal ball. This guide assesses some of the most promising technical tools and tactical approaches for acting on predictions in an effective way.

Fundamentals of Crime Mapping: Principles and Practice

Fundamentals of Crime Mapping: Principles and Practice
Author: Rebecca Paynich
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 553
Release: 2011-11-14
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1449667953

Fundamentals of Crime Mapping introduces the topic of crime mapping and the history of GIS in law enforcement. This valuable text includes a workbook for hands-on instruction. Special topics discussed include: an up-to-date discussion of the current crime trends in rural and urban areas, the major ecological theories of crime, the notion of geographic profiling, empirical research using crime mapping tools, basic mapping terminology, and more!

Using Geographic Information System to Map Crime Victim Services

Using Geographic Information System to Map Crime Victim Services
Author: U.s. Department of Justice
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2014-10-17
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781502794451

The use of Geographic Information Systems in the criminal justice field has its roots in the earlier generation of police crime maps. Historically, law enforcement agencies and other organizations used hardcopy pin maps to chart criminal activity; but these maps were static and, as crime rates, increased, difficult to maintain. In recent years, with advances in quick and user-friendly soft-ware, manual pin mapping has given way to computerized crime mapping.

GIS in Law Enforcement

GIS in Law Enforcement
Author: Mark R. Leipnik
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2002-11-07
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0203217950

This is the ideal book for GIS users in law enforcement who want to learn more about the technology or who wish to get started using GIS in their agency. Crime analysts, teachers, and students of criminal justice will also gain valuable insights into a suite of powerful technological tools ideally suited for crime mapping and analysis from this com