crime mapping
Using GIS to Map Drug Trafficking
Mark Altaweel
GIS has significantly aided police in crime prevention, notably in fighting drug trafficking.
Is GIS Use in Crime Analysis Effective at Curbing Crime?
Caitlin Dempsey
A new study by researchers at Sam Houston State University found that the use of GIS is widespread in analyzing crime ...
Crime Mapping and Analysis
Caitlin Dempsey
The advent of easy-to-use GIS applications has allowed crime mapping and analysis to flourish within law enforcement agencies.
Crime Mapping and the Los Angeles Police
Caitlin Dempsey
The Los Angeles Police Department’s attempts at providing public mapping has not been without its issues and embarrassments. Chronicled here ...
Geographic Profiling
Caitlin Dempsey
The geographic profiling concept proposes that criminals tend to commit acts of crimes within a comfort zone located near but not too close to their residence.