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National Institute of Justice (NIJ): Research, Development, Evaluation

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Mapping & Analysis

NIJ's Mapping and Analysis for Public Safety (MAPS) program supports research that helps agencies use GIS to enhance public safety. The program examines:

  • How to use maps to analyze crime.
  • How to analyze spatial data.
  • How maps can help researchers evaluate programs and policies.
  • How to develop mapping, data sharing and spatial analysis tools.

Learn all about MAPS.

 

Other Web Resources

ESRI Exit Notice
The leading producer of geographic information systems. Provides software, information, conferences and training opportunities.

Geography & Public Safety Bulletin
A joint project funded by NIJ and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, published quarterly. Provides information on mapping, technology, problem analysis and other issues related to crime, geography and public safety. Volume 1, Issue 1 discusses hot spots.

GIS.com Exit Notice
Provides information about geographic information systems and how to use them.

Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)
Provides grants to local and state law enforcement to enhance training, technology and policing strategies. See also Braga, Anthony A., Crime Prevention Research Review No.2: Police Enforcement Strategies to Prevent Crime in Hot Spot Areas (pdf, 36 pages). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 2008.

Date Created: October 9, 2009