Overview
Fundamentals of Crime Mapping introduces the topic of crime mapping and the history of GIS in law enforcement. This valuable text includes a workbook for hands-on instruction. Special topics discussed include: an up-to-date discussion of the current crime trends in rural and urban areas, the major ecological theories of crime, the notion of geographic profiling, empirical research using crime mapping tools, basic mapping terminology, and more!
Synopsis
Fundamentals Of Crime Mapping Introduces The Topic Of Crime Mapping And The History Of GIS In Law Enforcement. This Valuable Text Includes A Workbook For Hands-On Instruction. Special Topics Discussed Include: An Up-To-Date Discussion Of The Current Crime Trends In Rural And Urban Areas, The Major Ecological Theories Of Crime, The Notion Of Geographic Profiling, Empirical Research Using Crime Mapping Tools, Basic Mapping Terminology, And More!