Welcome to CJ 110
Professor Brown
Course Intro
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Discussions
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Seminar – Additional Assignment
Projects – Mid Term and Final
History of Crime Analysis
“The practice of crime analysis probably
predates the profession. Some of the most
essential functions of crime analysis—such as
identifying hot spots for extra patrol—were
likely performed in ancient times. In the
modern era, crime analysis techniques and
products were used in the first modern police.”
http://www.iaca.net/ExploringCA/exploringca_chap
ter1.pdf
What is Crime Analysis?
• Solve crimes
• Develop effective strategies and tactics to prevent future crimes
• Find and apprehend offenders
• Prosecute and convict offenders
• Improve safety and quality of life
• Optimize internal operations
• Prioritize patrol and investigations
• Detect and solve community problems
• Allocate resources
• Plan for future resource needs
• Enact effective policies
• Educate the public
http://www.iaca.net/ExploringCA/exploringca_chapter1.pdf
Key Terminology
What is a crime analyst?
What is a Crime Analyst?
• Crime analysis is a discipline of public safety analysis, which provides
information support for the missions of law enforcement or criminal
justice agencies. Strictly speaking, crime analysis involves:
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The study of criminal incidents
The identification of crime patterns, crime trends, and crime problems
The analysis of these patterns, trends, and problems
The dissemination of information to a police agency so that the agency
can develop tactics and strategies to solve patterns, trends, and problems
• Other types of public safety analysis include criminal intelligence analysis,
criminal investigative analysis, and police operations analysis.
http://www.macrimeanalysts.com/aboutca.html
What interests you?
Out of the types of crime analysts – what
interests YOU the most and why?
THE SARA MODEL
A commonly used problem-solving method is
the SARA model (Scanning, Analysis, Response
and Assessment)
http://www.popcenter.org/about-SARA.htm
THE SARA MODEL
Scanning:
• Identifying recurring problems of concern to the public and the
police.
• Identifying the consequences of the problem for the community
and the police.
• Prioritizing those problems.
• Developing broad goals.
• Confirming that the problems exist.
• Determining how frequently the problem occurs and how long it
has been taking place.
• Selecting problems for closer examination.
http://www.popcenter.org/about-SARA.htm
THE SARA MODEL
Analysis:
• Identifying and understanding the events and conditions that
precede and accompany the problem.
• Identifying relevant data to be collected.
• Researching what is known about the problem type.
• Taking inventory of how the problem is currently addressed and the
strengths and limitations of the current response.
• Narrowing the scope of the problem as specifically as possible.
• Identifying a variety of resources that may be of assistance in
developing a deeper understanding of the problem.
• Developing a working hypothesis about why the problem is
occurring.
http://www.popcenter.org/about-SARA.htm
THE SARA MODEL
Response:
• Brainstorming for new interventions.
• Searching for what other communities with similar
problems have done.
• Choosing among the alternative interventions.
• Outlining a response plan and identifying responsible
parties.
• Stating the specific objectives for the response plan.
• Carrying out the planned activities.
http://www.popcenter.org/about-SARA.htm
THE SARA MODEL
Assessment:
• Determining whether the plan was implemented (a process
evaluation).
• Collecting pre– and post–response qualitative and quantitative
data.
• Determining whether broad goals and specific objectives were
attained.
• Identifying any new strategies needed to augment the original plan.
• Conducting ongoing assessment to ensure continued effectiveness.
• http://www.popcenter.org/about-SARA.htm
Tactical Analysis
What is Tactical Analysis?
Tactical Analysis
“Uncover hidden relationships in your data and
predict when and where an offender will strike
next”
http://www.bairsoftware.com/atac/
Strategic Analysis
What is Strategic Analysis?
Strategic Analysis
“Strategic Crime Analysis: The study of long-term
trends and hot spots affecting the city (e.g., A
Study of Auto Theft Patterns in the Downtown
Area over the Last Six Months). Publication in
special reports on a quarterly or annual basis.
Strategy development that will affect police
resource allocation over a long period of time.”
http://www.calea.org/Online/newsletter/No75/cri
me_analysis.htm
Administrative Analysis
What is administrative analysis?
Administrative Analysis
Administrative crime analysis is used to:
• Provide special reports to chiefs of police and city councils that
interpret crime statistics categorized by factors such as geographical
locations and/or economical conditions.
• Keep officers informed of crime statistics and patterns.
• Justify the number of officers within the agency or requesting more
officers.
• Write a request for a federal grant to increase the agency’s budget.
• Give speeches on crime prevention to organizations such as
Neighborhood Watch Programs.
http://www.calmis.ca.gov/file/occguide/CRIMANLT.HTM
QUESTIONS?
Looking forward to a great term!