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Predictive policing : the role of crime forecasting in law enforcement operations /

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Predictive policing is the use of analytical techniques to identify targets for police intervention with the goal of preventing crime, solving past crimes, or identifying potential offenders and victims. These tools are not a substitute for integrated approaches to policing, nor are they a crystal b...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Perry, Walt L.
Corporate Author: JSTOR (Organization)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, [2013]
Subjects:
Crime forecasting > United States.
Crime prevention > United States.
Criminal behavior, Prediction of > United States.
Police > United States.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Infrastructure.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > General.
LAW > Criminal Law > General.
Crime forecasting.
Crime prevention.
Criminal behavior, Prediction of.
Police.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Predictive policing is the use of analytical techniques to identify targets for police intervention with the goal of preventing crime, solving past crimes, or identifying potential offenders and victims. These tools are not a substitute for integrated approaches to policing, nor are they a crystal ball. This guide assesses some of the most promising technical tools and tactical approaches for acting on predictions in an effective way.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxix, 155 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780833081551
0833081551