Officers working the street, or investigators working a case,
already know generally where the crime is. In addition to this
knowledge, mapping over a period of months can help officers
and investigators precisely view and understand underlying
crime movements and patterns. For example, can certain types
of crime be correlated to the time of day or day of week? Is an
open, unmonitored parking structure a draw for criminals? As a
crime analyst, you can support your officers in developing more
effective tactical approaches and deployment strategies, ultimately
preventing crime by identifying trends.
Using GIS, you can model your workflow
and capture your best practices. This allows
you to determine what works and share it
with others. You can build on your existing
knowledge and experience collaborating with
officers, investigators, and other analysts