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Applied Crime Analysis

NCJ Number
187492
Author(s)
Karim H. Vellani; Joel D. Nahoun
Date Published
2001
Length
196 pages
Annotation
The book attempts to accomplish the manner in which public and private sector business crime circumstances are addressed by looking at crime from a holistic method, addressing the situation comprehensively while allowing private businesses to stay competitive and striking a balance between safety and freedom.
Abstract
Crime analysis is the logical examination of crimes that have penetrated preventive measures. This book covers all aspects of crime analysis for both public and private sector businesses. It includes comparisons of data sources used in conducting crime analysis, ways to organize statistical data, crime analysis methodologies, crime prevention theories, and methods of determining patterns and trends. The book addresses the problem of crime comprehensively while helping the property manager or small business owner stay competitive and within budgetary restrictions. By explaining the significance of crime statistics along with theories and techniques, it provides a road map to implementing security resources and crime prevention programs. By using fictional case studies it explains how to apply statistical data for practical everyday use. It also details specific crime analysis techniques and theories, and covers all aspects of crime analysis for private sector business. Appendix A through C, references, index