Crime Mapping and Crime Analysis I

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of crime mapping and crime analysis. This hands on course teaches students how to use databases, spreadsheets and other tools to analyze crime, produce crime analysis products for police commanders and how to effectively communicate analysis results to decision-makers. Emphasis is placed on using the analyses that are learned to influence the thinking of police decision-makers so that they can implement effective responses to crime and disorder problems.