Welcome to CJ 110

1. Welcome to CJ 110 Professor Brown

2. Course Intro • Discussions • Quiz • Seminar – Additional Assignment • Projects – Mid Term and Final

3. History of Crime Analysis “The practice of crime analysis probably predates the profession. Some of the most essential functions of crime analysis—such as identifying hot spots for extra patrol—were likely performed in ancient times. In the modern era, crime analysis techniques and products were used in the first modern police.” http://www.iaca.net/ExploringCA/exploringca_chapter1.pdf

4. What is Crime Analysis? • Solve crimes • Develop effective strategies and tactics to prevent future crimes • Find and apprehend offenders • Prosecute and convict offenders • Improve safety and quality of life • Optimize internal operations • Prioritize patrol and investigations • Detect and solve community problems • Allocate resources • Plan for future resource needs • Enact effective policies • Educate the public http://www.iaca.net/ExploringCA/exploringca_chapter1.pdf

5. Key Terminology What is a crime analyst?

6. What is a Crime Analyst? • Crime analysis is a discipline of public safety analysis, which provides information support for the missions of law enforcement or criminal justice agencies. Strictly speaking, crime analysis involves: • The study of criminal incidents • The identification of crime patterns, crime trends, and crime problems • The analysis of these patterns, trends, and problems • The dissemination of information to a police agency so that the agency can develop tactics and strategies to solve patterns, trends, and problems • Other types of public safety analysis include criminal intelligence analysis, criminal investigative analysis, and police operations analysis. http://www.macrimeanalysts.com/aboutca.html

7. What interests you? Out of the types of crime analysts – what interests YOU the most and why?

8. THE SARA MODEL A commonly used problem-solving method is the SARA model (Scanning, Analysis, Response and Assessment) http://www.popcenter.org/about-SARA.htm

9. THE SARA MODEL Scanning: • Identifying recurring problems of concern to the public and the police. • Identifying the consequences of the problem for the community and the police. • Prioritizing those problems. • Developing broad goals. • Confirming that the problems exist. • Determining how frequently the problem occurs and how long it has been taking place. • Selecting problems for closer examination. http://www.popcenter.org/about-SARA.htm

10. THE SARA MODEL Analysis: • Identifying and understanding the events and conditions that precede and accompany the problem. • Identifying relevant data to be collected. • Researching what is known about the problem type. • Taking inventory of how the problem is currently addressed and the strengths and limitations of the current response. • Narrowing the scope of the problem as specifically as possible. • Identifying a variety of resources that may be of assistance in developing a deeper understanding of the problem. • Developing a working hypothesis about why the problem is occurring. http://www.popcenter.org/about-SARA.htm

11. THE SARA MODEL Response: • Brainstorming for new interventions. • Searching for what other communities with similar problems have done. • Choosing among the alternative interventions. • Outlining a response plan and identifying responsible parties. • Stating the specific objectives for the response plan. • Carrying out the planned activities. http://www.popcenter.org/about-SARA.htm

12. THE SARA MODEL Assessment: • Determining whether the plan was implemented (a process evaluation). • Collecting pre– and post–response qualitative and quantitative data. • Determining whether broad goals and specific objectives were attained. • Identifying any new strategies needed to augment the original plan. • Conducting ongoing assessment to ensure continued effectiveness. • http://www.popcenter.org/about-SARA.htm

13. Tactical Analysis What is Tactical Analysis?

14. Tactical Analysis “Uncover hidden relationships in your data and predict when and where an offender will strike next” http://www.bairsoftware.com/atac/

15. Strategic Analysis What is Strategic Analysis?

16. Strategic Analysis “Strategic Crime Analysis:The study of long-term trends and hot spots affecting the city (e.g., A Study of Auto Theft Patterns in the Downtown Area over the LastSix Months). Publication in special reports on a quarterly or annual basis. Strategy development that will affect police resource allocation over a long period of time.” http://www.calea.org/Online/newsletter/No75/crime_analysis.htm

17. Administrative Analysis What is administrative analysis?

18. Administrative Analysis Administrative crime analysis is used to: • Provide special reports to chiefs of police and city councils that interpret crime statistics categorized by factors such as geographical locations and/or economical conditions. • Keep officers informed of crime statistics and patterns. • Justify the number of officers within the agency or requesting more officers. • Write a request for a federal grant to increase the agency’s budget. • Give speeches on crime prevention to organizations such as Neighborhood Watch Programs. http://www.calmis.ca.gov/file/occguide/CRIMANLT.HTM

19. QUESTIONS? Looking forward to a great term!