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City of Peoria Police Department Crime Analysis Menu
Crime Analysis
is defined as...
A set of systematic, analytical
processes directed at providing timely and pertinent
information relative to crime patterns and trend
correlation’s to assist the operational and
administrative personnel in planning the deployment
of resources for the prevention and suppression of
criminal activities, aiding the investigative
process, and increasing apprehensions and the
clearance of cases. Within this context, Crime
Analysis supports a number of departmental functions
including patrol deployment, special operations, and
tactical units, investigations, planning and
research, crime prevention, and administrative
services (budgeting and program planning).- - Steven
Gottlieb et.al. 1994, "Crime Analysis: From First
Report to Final Arrest."
The Three Types of Crime
Analysis are...
Tactical analysis
provides information to assist operations personnel
(patrol and investigative officers) in identifying
specific and immediate crime problems and the arrest
of criminal offenders. Analysis data is used to
promote a quick response to field situations.
Strategic analysis is
concerned with long range problems and projections
of long-term increases or decreases in crime (crime
trends.). Strategic analysis also includes the
preparation of crime statistical summaries, resource
acquisition, and allocation studies.
Administrative analysis
focuses on the provision of economic, geographic, or
social information to administrators. Examples
include city council reports and special research
projects.
Crime Analysis Personnel
The Peoria Police Department’s
Crime Analysis Unit is comprised of one full-time
crime analyst. The unit performs
all three types of Crime Analysis: Tactical,
Strategic, and Administrative.
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