Table Of Content
PrefaceAbout the AuthorPART I: FOUNDATIONS OF CRIME ANALYSISChapter 1: Crime Analysis and the Profession Definition of Crime Analysis Definitions of GIS and Crime Mapping History of Crime Analysis History of Crime Mapping Research on Crime Analysis and Crime Mapping: 2000 to Present Crime Analysis as a Career Track Developing and Improving a Crime Analysis Unit Crime Analysis Profiles Challenges and the Future of Crime Analysis Summary Points ExercisesChapter 2: Theoretical Foundations of Crime Analysis Environmental Criminology Law of Crime Concentration Repeat Victimization, Near Repeats, and the 80/20 Rule Situational Crime Prevention Displacement and Diffusion of Benefits Opportunity Summary Points ExercisesChapter 3: Evidence-Based Policing and the Role of Crime Analysis Research on Crime Analysis and Crime Reduction Stratified Policing: Framework for Crime Analysis Conclusion Summary Points ExercisesPART II: CRIME ANALYSIS PROCESS, DATA, AND PURPOSEChapter 4: Crime Analysis Process and Application The Crime Analysis Process Types of Crime Analysis Summary Points ExercisesChapter 5: Crime Analysis Data and Technology Key Terms Databases Used in Crime Analysis Primary Data Collection Data Considerations Hardware and Software Considerations Summary Points ExercisesChapter 6: Geographic Data and Crime Mapping Geographic Data Crime Mapping Techniques Summary Points ExercisesChapter 7: Crime Analysis Purpose and Audience Crime Analysis Purpose Crime Analysis Audiences Crime Analysis Typology Situational Awareness Examples Crime Reduction Examples Summary Points ExercisesPART III: TACTICAL CRIME ANALYSISChapter 8: Repeat Incidents and Tactical Data Collection Repeat Incidents Collection and Collation of Tactical Crime Analysis Data Summary Points ExercisesChapter 9: Pattern Identification Process Pattern Identification Methodology Identifying Investigative Leads Clearing Cases Conclusion Summary Points ExercisesChapter 10: Identifying Meaningful and Useful Patterns Persons Crime and Property Crime Potential Responses to Patterns by Police Identifying Meaningful Patterns Conclusion Summary Points ExercisesChapter 11: Describing and Disseminating Known Patterns Describing Known Patterns Pattern Bulletins Summary Points ExercisesPART IV: STRATEGIC CRIME ANALYSISChapter 12: Analyzing Problems, Process and Statistics Methodology: SARA Process Basic Statistics Used in Crime Analysis Conclusion Summary Points ExercisesChapter 13: Analyzing Problems, Application of Techniques, Part I What Is the Nature of the Problem? How Frequently Is the Problem Occurring? Has the Problem Increased or Decreased? When Is the Problem Happening? Summary Points ExercisesChapter 14: Analyzing Problems, Application of Techniques, Part II Where Is the Problem Occurring? Who Are the Victims and Does Repeat Victimization Exist? Who Are the Offenders and Does Repeat Offending Exist? Why Is the Problem Occurring? Summary Points ExercisesChapter 15: Strategic Crime Analysis Results and Dissemination Choosing Analysis Information to Disseminate Strategic Crime Analysis Products Practical Examples Summary Points ExercisesPART V: ADMINISTRATIVE CRIME ANALYSISChapter 16: Administrative Crime Analysis: Crime Analysis for Accountability Crime Reduction Accountability Crime Reduction Goal Development Crime Analysis for Weekly Action-Oriented Accountability Meetings Crime Analysis for Monthly Evaluation-Oriented Accountability Meetings Crime Analysis for Assessment of Agency Goals Summary Points ExercisesGlossaryReferencesIndex
Synopsis
The only introductory core text for crime analysis, this must-have resource presents readers with opportunities to apply theory, research methods, and statistics to careers that support and enhance the effectiveness of modern policing., In the Third Edition of Crime Analysis with Crime Mapping author Rachel Boba Santos continues to provide a basic introduction to the field of crime analysis for students and practitioners, covering its history, key concepts, data, and techniques. Instead of focusing on specific technology or the use of it, the text focuses on fundamental concepts and their practical application as well as illustrative examples. As the only introductory core text book for crime analysis, this comprehensive text is used across the country to provide a foundation for students looking to enter the field as well as is the book that every crime analyst should read and have on the shelf for review and reference., Crime Analysis With Crime Mapping, Fourth Edition provides students and practitioners with a solid foundation for understanding the conceptual nature and practice of crime analysis to assist police in preventing and reducing crime and disorder. Author Rachel Boba Santos offers an in-depth description of this emerging field, as well as guidelines and techniques for conducting crime analysis supported by evidence-based research, real world application, and recent innovations in the field., Crime Analysis With Crime Mapping, Fourth Edition provides students and practitioners with a solid foundation for understanding the conceptual nature and practice of crime analysis to assist police in preventing and reducing crime and disorder. Author Rachel Boba Santos offers an in-depth description of this emerging field, as well as guidelines and techniques for conducting crime analysis supported by evidence-based research, real world application, and recent innovations in the field. As the only introductory core text for crime analysis, this must-have resource presents readers with opportunities to apply theory, research methods, and statistics to careers that support and enhance the effectiveness of modern policing.
