CJ 4330 - Crime Mapping and Analysis

This course examines the role of crime mapping and analysis in addressing existing and emerging crime patterns and trends. While crime analysis has been in existence since the early 20^th Century, the most effective innovations have been realized in the past 20 years. The advent of computer technology and geographic information systems (GIS) has led to enhanced real time identification and solution. Through intelligence gathering and analysis, strategic, tactical, and operational responses can be developed that target and resolve these types of crime trends that are plaguing jurisdictions throughout the country. (4 credits)