Predictive Policing The Role of Crime Forecasting in Law Enforcement Operations

Predictive policing is the use of analytical techniques to identify targets for police intervention with the goal of preventing crime, solving past crimes, or identifying potential offenders and victims. These tools are not a substitute for integrated approaches to policing, nor are they a crystal b...

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Main Authors Perry, Walter L, McInnis, Brian, Price, Carter C, Smith, Susan C, Hollywood, John S
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Santa Monica RAND Corporation 2013
RAND Corporation, The
RAND Corp
Edition1
Subjects
1966-1998
1998
Book Industry Communication
Computing & information technology
Crime forecasting
Crime prevention
Criminal behavior, Prediction of
Criminal law & procedure
Data mining
Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning
Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing
Geography
Indonesia
Law
Laws of Specific jurisdictions
Partai Demokrasi Indonesia
Police
Political culture
Politics and government
Technology
United States
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Summary:Predictive policing is the use of analytical techniques to identify targets for police intervention with the goal of preventing crime, solving past crimes, or identifying potential offenders and victims. These tools are not a substitute for integrated approaches to policing, nor are they a crystal ball. This guide assesses some of the most promising technical tools and tactical approaches for acting on predictions in an effective way.
Bibliography:Available also in a print ed.
The research described in this report was sponsored by the National Institute of Justice and conducted in the Safety and Justice Program within RAND Justice, Infrastructure, and Environment.
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
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ISBN:0833081489
9780833081483
9780833081551
0833081551
DOI:10.7249/j.ctt4cgdcz