Mapping Crime in Its Community Setting : Event Geography Analysis /
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...
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New York, NY :
Springer New York,
1991.
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- 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 Cooperative Use of MAPADS
- Open Questions: Institutionalizing Police-Community Cooperation. Implications for Evaluation and Training. Incorporation of Additional Data. Thoughts on Communication in Police Departments
- Appendices A, B, C, D
- References
- Index.