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Using critical thinking explain how crime analysis using GIS mapping
technology may be applied to a crime of your choice e.g., serial serial
rapist etc. In doing so, discuss at least one Crime-Mapping Strategy discussed in the literature and how you would use it.
2. Is crime
mapping an effective tool in combating crime? Why? Describe how crime
mapping can be used to support tactical operations.
Objective: CO2
Instructions: You must utilize APA 6th edition format in your
response. Additionally, you need to include at least one (1) referenced
source. All forum responses need to be 500 words.
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Running head: ANALYSIS AND MAPPING OF CRIME
Analysis and Mapping of Crime
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Question 1: Using critical thinking explain how crime analysis using GIS mapping
technology may be applied to a crime of your choice, e.g., serial rapist, etc. In doing so,
discuss at least one Crime-Mapping Strategy discussed in the literature and how you would
use it.
Crime mapping is a sub-discipline of geographical study that focuses on mapping crimes
by identifying the hotspots where these crimes occur and analyzing whether there is a
relationship between the perpetrator and the hotspots. This strategy is useful for law enforcement
officers because most criminals tend to commit crimes in their comfort zones. It can be their
residential areas or where they work.
A geographical information system...