Mapping Crime in its Community Setting
Event Geography Analysis
Published in December 1990
Book
Hardback
XXIV, 173 pages
978-3-540-97381-2 (ISBN)
Description
Through its description of a project for the development and implementation of a computerized crime-mapping system in Chicago, Illinois, this study examines crime investigation and describes how an efficient use of crime data can lead to better crime prevention.
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Content
The mapping project and information; the context of the mapping project; understanding and using information about crime; understanding and using information about incivilities; philosophy underlying the technical approach; using the maps; selection of units for project implementation; use of the mapping system by patrol and tactical officers; detective use of the mapping system; using the mapping system for "Proactive Management"; police-community co-operative use of the system; open questions; institutionalizing police-community co-operation; implications for evaluation and training; incorporation of additional data; thoughts on communication in police departments.