GIS and Law Enforcement
Crime Mapping as Geographic Advantage For Proactive Policing and Informed Response
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This pdf file provides a overview of what GIS is in Criminal Justice System and how it can be applied. It also provides few examples of how it’s been used in for example Argentina.
This source is a brochure that shortly explains how GIS can influence Policing to be Proactive and more informed about their response
Main site of the pdf’s that refers to different applications of GIS in Law Enforcement
Pdf file explains how GIS is used for intelligence and homeland security in all different branches of our government from anything as local police department to Homeland Security and US Coust Guard.
This source is another brochure that explains GIS technology in Criminal Intelligence
The source explains how being aware of different geographical features through the use of GIS can be helpful to Law enforcement officials in better understanding criminal activity and be more resourceful and efficient with responses.
Online resource that gives extensive information on crime mapping and its principles as well as practices.
Geographic Information Systems for Small and Medium Law Enforcement Jurisdictions: Strategies and Effective Practices
Summary by National Institute of Justice on GIS, crime mapping, and different software used in the process.
In depth look at the use of computerized crime mapping by law enforcement.