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EVOLUTION OF CRIME ANALYSIS

With the introduction of computerized software, the field of crime analysis has experienced a surge in growth and popularity. Computerized crime mapping offers a quick visual view of crime data that previously took weeks and sometimes months to accomplish. Investigative software analyzes larger amounts of data displaying time-line information and association charts. Financial records that used to take weeks to analyze can now be done in a matter of hours.
bulletCRIME MAPPING - Traditional crime mapping consisted of placing pins on a map to mark a specific crime location. Inability with this system included pins falling off the maps, the inability to retain historical data, and the inability to manipulate maps or query the data.  Each week, or month, the pins were removed and the process started all over. 

Computerized crime mapping is a new area for most law enforcement agencies. In fact, only a small number of law enforcement agencies have computerized mapping capabilities. This is due to the cost of the software and the training of personnel. As this area grows, it is anticipated that law enforcement agencies will invest in sophisticated mapping software and employ mapping specialists.