Training
CrimeStat III For Crime Analysts
Note: Due to an overwhelming response to the solicitation for applications for the CrimeStat III for Crime Analysts classes sponsored by The Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety (MAPS) Program in conjunction with the National Law Enforcement, Corrections and Technology Center-Southeast (NLECTC-SE), the application process has been closed.
Applications received through 4/7/08 at 1700 hrs have been acknowledged and are under consideration. Applicants will be notified by 4/11 as to their status (acceptance / nonacceptance).
The Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety (MAPS) Program in conjunction with the National Law Enforcement, Corrections and Technology Center - Southeast (NLECTC-SE) in Charleston, SC announce a three-day workshop designed specifically for crime analysts in the use of CrimeStat III. CrimeStat III is a Windows-based spatial statistics software package used for analyzing crime data from law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Output produced from the software can be used with a geographic information system (GIS) to support and enhance the tactical and strategic analysis efforts of police departments.
- Charleston, SC; June 9 to 11, 2008
- Denver, CO; June 16 to 18, 2008 (Supported by NLECTC-Rocky Mountain Center)
Tuition is free. Travel, lodging and per diem will be provided.
Participants in this intensive workshop will learn how to prepare data for CrimeStat, produce results and import them into ArcGIS 9.x for further analysis or presentation. The class will cover getting data into CrimeStat III, basic descriptive statistics from Spatial Distribution, measures of clustering in Distance Analysis, several 'Hot Spot' techniques, using both single and dual Kernel Density Interpolation. Upon completion of the workshop, students will be able to immediately make use of CrimeStat at their own agencies in the analysis of crime patterns and trends.
Instruction will be given by Susan C. Smith of the Shawnee, KS Police Department. Data from Lincoln, NE Police Department will be used for the workshop. A workbook designed specifically for analysts with step-by-step instructions, information and visual aids will be provided for use and retained by the student following the workshop. A CD of the slides used in the course and the CrimeStat III software will also be provided. Applicants should be intermediate or advanced users of ArcGIS 9.x and should have at least two years of experience with the analysis of crime patterns, series, and problems in municipal or county police agencies
Please contact Susan C. Smith at SSmith@ci.shawnee.ks.us to apply for the course. Applicant emails should include a single page letter with information pertaining to demonstrated experience with GIS and a CV as well as the desired class location / dates. Applicants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis so long as appropriate experience is documented. Each course is limited to eight (8) students and only one student per agency can participate.
Crime mapping & analysis:
Crime Mapping & Analysis Program
The Crime Mapping & Analysis Program, now based at NLECTC's Southeast Center in Charleston, South Carolina, is organizing crime mapping & analysis training courses. Dates are now open in Charleston for crime mapping training courses using ArcGIS 9.2. The courses are free for those in law enforcement. Course schedule:- April 21-25, 2008 - Crime Mapping & Analysis
- May 12-16, 2008 - Tactical & Operational Analysis
- June 2-6, 2008 - Crime Mapping & Analysis
- September 8-12, 2008 - Crime Mapping & Analysis
- October 6-10, 2008 - Tactical & Operational Analysis
International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA)
IACA organizes annual training conferences and holds IACA Professional Training Series courses throughout the year, in locations across the United States. Courses include Fundamentals of Crime Analysis, Problem Analysis, Tactical Crime Analysis, and other topics. The IACA also maintains a list of other crime analysis and mapping training classes, offered by Alpha Group, Curiosity Quest, and other training providers.
Spatial data analysis:
ICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods
The annual ICPSR (Inter-University Consortium of Political and Social Research) Summer Program in Quantitative Methods is a comprehensive, integrated program of studies in research design, statistics, data analysis, social methodology, as well as spatial data analysis.