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Overview
Applied Crime Analysis covers all aspects of crime analysis for private sector businesses including examining the frequency of crimes, the nature of these crimes, the day and time of the incident, the risk to a property and its inhabitants, and the objective analysis of preventative security measures in place.Applied Crime Analysis compares data sources used in conducting crime analysis and explores ways to organize statistical data, crime analysis methodologies, crime prevention theories, and methods of determining patterns and trends. By explaining the significance of crime statistics relative to crime prevention theory and techniques, the book provides readers with a clear, strategic plan to implement crime prevention programs and security resources.
Discusses crime analysis techniques and theories in detail.
Covers all aspects of crime analysis for private sector businesses.
Uses fictional case studies found throughout chapters that help readers apply statistical data to practical, everyday use.
Audience: Students enrolled in in security, criminal justice, and crime prevention courses. Security and law enforcement professionals responsible for premises security, facility security, and crime prevention.
Synopsis
- Uses fictional case study found throughout chapters that help readers apply
- statistical data to practical, everyday use
- Discusses crime analysis techniques and theories in detail
- Covers all aspects of crime analysis for private sector businesses
Applied Crime Analysis compares data sources used in conducting crime analysis, ways to organize statistical data, crime analysis methodologies, crime prevention theories, and methods of determining patterns and trends. By explaining the significance of crime statistics with crime prevention theory and techniques, Applied Crime Analysis will provide readers with a road map to implementing security resources and for justifying associated expenditures.
Booknews
This work explains crime analysis in simple terms for property managers and small business owners in the public and private sectors. It explains the significance of crime statistics along with theories and techniques in the field, and gives advice on implementing security resources and crime prevention programs. Coverage includes data sources, site-specific crime analysis, crime prevention programs, and concerns for specific properties such as parking lots, banks and ATMs, bars, schools, and multifamily housing. Vellani is president of a consulting firm specializing in crime analysis and security program design. Nahoun has had writing published in technical publications and literary magazines. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Editorials
From the Publisher
This book will benefit novice, intermediate, and advanced security practitioners alike. When assigned to formulate a viable and concise crime analysis report, a security professional would be wise to turn to this book. - Security ManagementApplied Crime Analysis will cover all aspects of crime analysis for private sector businesses. - Wordtrade.com
... will provide readers with a road map to implementing security resources and for justifying associated expenditures. - Wordtrade.com