GIS in Law Enforcement Implementation Issues and Case Studies - International Forensic Science and Investigation

Mark R. Leipnik, Donald Patrick Albert

Hardback (07 Nov 2002)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This is the ideal book for GIS users in law enforcement who want to learn more about the technology or who wish to get started using GIS in their agency. Crime analysts, teachers, and students of criminal justice will also gain valuable insights into a suite of powerful technological tools ideally suited for crime mapping and analysis from this comprehensive volume. This book features chapters on implementation, data sharing, web-based GIS and database design written by experts and practitioners from law enforcement agencies and universities. Also included is a series of chapters detailing exactly how specific law enforcement agencies are using GIS and related technologies such as GPS and remote sensing to solve crimes, deploy resources, and gauge the effectiveness of crime prevention and community oriented policing initiatives.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780415286107
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	07 Nov 2002
DEWEY:	363.25
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	269
Weight:	545g
Height:	229mm
Width:	152mm
Spine width:	18mm