Study examines use of GIS in policing

Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 08:30 in Mathematics & Economics

Police agencies are using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping crime, identifying crime "hot spots," assigning officers, and profiling offenders, but little research has been done about the effectiveness of the technology in curbing crime, according to a study at Sam Houston State University (SHSU).

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