NCJ Number
176069
Date Published
1996
Length
22 pages
Annotation
This booklet presents an overview of commonly used analytic techniques, examples of specific analytic products, and ways in which police agencies can use analysis to improve law enforcement.
Abstract
The discussion notes that analytical techniques are used mainly for tactical support, strategy development, and prosecutorial support. Common types of analysis include association or network analysis, telephone record analysis, event flow and activity flow analysis, commodity flow analysis, visual investigative analysis, financial analysis, threat analysis, vulnerability analysis, crime pattern analysis, and time series analysis. Analysis should be central to agency planning and budget. Crime analysts receive training on statistical methods as well as on crime pattern analysis, time series analysis, and predicting crime. Training is offered by government and private sources. Books and articles have been published in the last two decades, including articles in the IALEIA Journal. Figures and description of the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts