Introductory Criminal Analysis: Crime Prevention and Intervention Strategies

For courses in criminal analysis, crime prevention or introduction to criminal investigation.

Written by a pioneer in the field, this text introduces students to the cutting edge field of criminal analysis. The book brings together coverage of criminal analysis, GIS crime mapping and emerging technologies to show students how 21st century crime fighters utilize these tools to help create strategies to suppress and prevent crime. Written in an accessible and lively style, the book combines theory, case studies, and applications to provide students with the necessary skills for preventing crime in the future.