Crime Analysis

This course introduces the concept of crime analysis and its implementation to crime and security data. Crime analysis requires sys- tematic study of crime data to help practitioners, policy makers, crime investigators and crime prevention experts. Participants will develop an understanding of the nature of data and the importance of the use of proper data collection methods in problem-solving practices. Basic techniques of data analysis are also presented with the course.

The course is designed for all levels of law enforcement personnel as crime data collection is a collective action and a basic under- standing is required throughout the whole organization to ensure data quality for further analysis.

This course provides an in-depth understanding of various crime analysis methods and crime mapping and advanced skills to implement crime prevention tools to better understand crime and other relevant data. Possible uses of crime analysis results for decision makers and managers are also presented. Therefore, a highlight of the course is the use of policy anal- ysis as a tool to examine crime-related policies and their alternatives. Establishing a crime analysis unit and its possible operation is also a part of the topics to discuss.

The course is specifically designed for crime analysts and advanced data analysis teams, however upper level management, especially those with policy making capacity would also benefit from the course.