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SBS 375 - Crime Analysis and Mapping


Crime analysis and mapping are currently recognized as essential and vital functions in law enforcement. This course explores how GIS technology is used to provide strategic, tactical, and administrative crime analysis. Students address theories that explain the geographic distribution of crime and apply GIS techniques to identify crime patterns, monitor crime trends, forecast future crime events, prepare statistical crime reports, and develop crime prevention strategies. 

Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SBS 361  or ENVS 332 )
Typically Offered: Spring term only

Units: 3