Mapping Crime in Its Community Setting: Event Geography Analysis - Rilegato

Maltz, Michael D.; Gordon, A. C.; Friedman, Warren

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ISBN 10: 0387973818 ISBN 13: 9780387973814

Casa editrice: Springer Verlag, 1991

Riassunto

Gathering accurate data probably constitutes one of the mostimportant aspects of crime investigation and prevention. Howdo we put the data to use? How can we improve our methods ofhandling the information we collect? By describing a projectfor the development and implementation of a computerizedcrime-mapping system in the Chicago area, this book makes asignificant contribution toward a more efficient andintelligent use of crime data to understand and preventcrime in a community setting.

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Contenuti

I. The Mapping Project and Information.- 1. The Context of the Mapping Project.- 2. Understanding and Using Information About Crime.- 3. Understanding and Using Information About Incivilities.- 4. Philosophy Underlying the Technical Approach.- II. Using the Maps.- 5. Selection of Units for Project Implementation.- 6. Use of the Mapping System by Patrol and Tactical Officers.- 7. Detective Use of the Mapping System.- 8. Using the Mapping System for Proactive Management.- 9. Police-Community Cooperative Use of MAPADS.- III. Open Questions.- 10. Institutionalizing Police-Community Cooperation.- 11. Implications for Evaluation and Training.- 12. Incorporation of Additional Data.- 13. Thoughts on Communication in Police Departments.- Appendices.- A. Memorandum of Understanding.- B. Hardware and Software Considerations.- C. CPD Detective Procedures Manual (Crime Analysis Patterns).- D. MAPADS: A User’s Guide.- References.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Springer Verlag
• Data di pubblicazione: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0387973818
• ISBN 13: 9780387973814
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 200