CJ 219 - Intelligence -led Policing

3 Credits

This is an introductory course in spatial crime analysis. It is designed to teach students the fundamental principles of crime mapping and analysis. The use of maps as a tool for the analysis and explanation of criminal activity will be the focus of the course. A geographic information system will be utilized to develop maps and perform spatial analyses related to law enforcement activities. Students will employ basic crime mapping techniques in support of problem-oriented and community oriented policing, and in support of non-police criminal justice applications.

FeesCF

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online

Winter Online

Designed to Serve Students seeking AAS/Law Enforcement degrees; incumbent officers, detectives, etc.
Active Date 2013-08-27

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
Fundamental principles of crime mapping and analysis Use of maps for crime analysis Geographic Information Systems Map development Spatial analysis Application of basic crime mapping techniques Analysis projects Agency project

Student Learning Outcomes
Analyze and explain the basic principles of crime mapping.

Demonstrate the basic principles of crime analysis.

Demonstrate the law enforcement-related uses of Intelligence Led policing.

Apply basic crime mapping/analysis techniques.