crime mapping
COMSTAT, and other GIS crime mapping applications have since become widespread and almost commonplace in law enforcement agencies nationwide as well as worldwide. [1]
The advent of desktop computers and easy-to-use GIS applications has allowed crime mapping and analysis to flourish within law enforcement agencies. [2]
In recent years, crime mapping and analysis has incorporated spatial data analysis techniques that add statistical rigor and address inherent limitations of spatial data, including spatial autocorrelation and spatial heterogeneity. [3]
The premise of this new show is an aggressive Police Chief who uses innovative tactics to reduce crime through analysis involving mapping. [1]
CrimeMapping.com is best viewed in: Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer 7, and other modern browsers. [4]
Crime mapping is used by analysts in law enforcement agencies to map, visualize, and analyze crime incident patterns. [3]
This portal is dedicated to helping law enforcement agencies provide the public with valuable information about crime activity by neighborhood. [4]
The Atlanta Police Online Crime Maps are created using weekly updates from the same crime data that is used by Atlanta Police Commanders in weekly C.O.B.R.A meetings. [5]
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FIGURE 3: Compare crime for different time periods to identify trends or evaluate law enforcement strategies. [6]
While probably emerging as the most viewed mainstream example of GIS, “The District” is by know means the first example of GIS in pulp media. [1]
The data represented by this mapping program, although not official statistics, helps commanders get a better understanding of crime trends so that they may more efficiently deploy officers to combat crime. [...] You may view this information at the city wide level showing possible trends through out the city or you can enter in an address within the city limits and view crime information at the street level. [5]
NIJ’s Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety (MAPS) program supports research that helps agencies use GIS to enhance public safety. [...] Law enforcement agencies now often use geography to help solve crime problems. [7]
Sources:
[1] Crime Mapping: GIS Goes Mainstream : GIS Lounge - Geographic …
[2] Crime Mapping and Analysis : GIS Lounge - Geographic Information Systems
[3] Crime mapping - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[4] Crime Mapping - Welcome!
[5] Atlanta Police Department | Crime Mapping
[6] A GIS Solution for Law Enforcement & Crime Mapping
[7] Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety | National Institute of Justice