The NIJ-Crime Mapping section of the Justice Academy provides a convenient portal to a variety of reports and analysis sources that are made available for your use, and which are provided directly from the National Institute of Justice server. Please note and respect the copyright requirements associated with each article (if any) within this collection. The Justice Academy greatly appreciates the cooperation and support of the NIJ in making these valuable resources available to the law and justice profession. For a complete list of resources by topical area we invite you to visit the National Institute of Justice repository at http://nij.gov/nij/publications/collections.htm.

1. Comprehensive Community Based Information System to Reduce Youth and Gang Violence in Los Angeles County and Beyond NCJ 242277, August 2012, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Lieutenant Cheryl Newman-Tarwater, Detective Ray Bercini Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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2. Criminal Justice and Public Health Approaches to Violent Crime: Complementary Perspectives NCJ 242273, August 2012, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by John Markovic Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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3. Geography and Public Safety: A Bulletin of Applied Geography for the Study of Crime and Public Safety, Volume 3, Issue 2, August 2012 NCJ 240297, August 2012, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by National Institute of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (19 pages) |
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4. Integrating Emergency Department and Police Data to Locate and Prevent Violence: The Cardiff Model NCJ 242274, August 2012, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Iain Brennan, Jonathan Shepherd Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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5. Using Public Health Strategies to Reduce Violence in "Hot Spots" in East Palo Alto, California NCJ 242275, August 2012, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Sarah Lawrence, Chief Ronald Davis, Brad Jacobson Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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6. What Can We Learn from Public Health? – An Example of Sharing Law Enforcement Spatial Data with Community Partners NCJ 242276, August 2012, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Nicole Robinson MSW, MPH Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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7. Engaging the Community: Operation Heat Wave NCJ 242239, October 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Brigitte Gassaway, Sergeant Steven Armon, Dana Perez Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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8. Full Spectrum Use of GIS by Law Enforcement: It’s Not Just About Mapping Crime NCJ 242237, October 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by John Markovic, Nicole Scalisi Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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9. Geography and Public Safety: A Quarterly Bulletin of Applied Geography for the Study of Crime and Public Safety, Volume 3, Issue 1 NCJ 236143, October 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by National Institute of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (20 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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10. Integration of Centralized Intelligence with Geographic Information Systems: A Countywide Initiative NCJ 242238, October 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Jeffrey S. Paul, Thomas M. Joiner Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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11. Measuring Potential Diffusion of Benefits and Crime Displacement Near Public Surveillance Systems NCJ 242240, October 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Samantha S. Lowry, Nancy G. La Vigne Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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12. Shawnee Viewer: Streamlining Police Databases NCJ 242241, October 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Susan C. Smith Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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13. Hot Spots Policing – NIJ Research for the Real World Seminar NCJ 234700, October 2009, Recorded Seminar, by Mary Lou Leary, Dr. David Weisburd Summary/Abstract | HTML(Transcript) | Video(01:10:27) |
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14. Experimenting with Future-Oriented Analysis at Crime Hot Spots in Minneapolis NCJ 233969, March 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Jeff Egge (4 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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15. Geography and Public Safety: A Quarterly Bulletin of Applied Geography for the Study of Crime and Public Safety, Volume 2, Issue 4 NCJ 233965, March 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by National Institute of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (16 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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16. Geospatial Technology Working Group (TWG): Meeting Report on Predictive Policing NCJ 233970, March 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by National Institute of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (2 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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17. Police Legitimacy and Predictive Policing NCJ 233966, March 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Tom Casady (2 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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18. Predicting Demand for Service for Future Developments NCJ 233971, March 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Philip Mielke (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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19. Predictive Policing Symposium: A Strategic Discussion NCJ 233967, March 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by National Institute of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (2 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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20. Proactive Policing: Using Geographic Analysis to Fight Crime NCJ 233968, March 2011, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Colleen McCue Ph.D. (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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21. In Brief: Block by Block: Zeroing in on Crime Trends NCJ 233283, March 2011, NIJ Journal, by Philip Bulman (2 pages) PDF | HTML |
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22. Changing Environment for Policing, 1985-2008 NCJ 230576, September 2010, by David H Bayley, Christine Nixon (16 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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23. Data-Driven Policing: How Geographic Analysis Can Reduce Social Harm NCJ 231109, June 2010, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Earl Hardy (2 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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24. Geography and Public Safety: A Quarterly Bulletin of Applied Geography for the Study of Crime and Public Safety, Volume 2, Issue 3 NCJ 231108, June 2010, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by National Institute of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (20 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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25. Implementing DDACTS in Baltimore County: Using Geographic Incident Patterns to Deploy Enforcement NCJ 231111, June 2010, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Howard Hall, Emily N. Puls (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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26. Integrating Crime and Traffic Crash Data in Nashville NCJ 231113, June 2010, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Jason Wyatt, Michael Alexander (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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27. Place as the Focal Point: Developing a Theory for the DDACTS Model NCJ 231110, June 2010, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Ronald E. Wilson (2 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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28. Traffic Safety Initiative Modernizes Resource Deployment in Lafourche Parish NCJ 231112, June 2010, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Scott Silverii (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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29. David Weisburd Wins the Stockholm Prize in Criminology NCJ 230418, June 2010, NIJ Journal, by National Institute of Justice (1 page) PDF | HTML |
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30. Applying Community Tapestry Data to Public Safety NCJ 229233, December 2009, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Phil Mielke (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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31. Improving Responses to Citizens Questions about Community Safety NCJ 229234, December 2009, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Jim Zepp (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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32. Neighborhoods Matter: A Situational Policing Perspective NCJ 229232, December 2009, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by John Markovic (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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33. Not In My Neighborhood: An Essay on Policing Place NCJ 229230, December 2009, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Marc S. Buslik (4 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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34. Policing Neighborhoods in Baltimore County NCJ 229231, December 2009, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Philip R. Canter, Major Mark Warren (4 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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35. Why Neighborhoods Matter: The Importance of Geographic Composition NCJ 229229, December 2009, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Ronald E. Wilson (2 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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36. Geography and Public Safety: A Quarterly Bulletin of Applied Geography for the Study of Crime and Public Safety, Volume 2, Issue 2 NCJ 229228, December 2009, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by National Institute of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (20 pages) |
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37. Highlight: California University of Pennsylvania Opens Crime Mapping Center NCJ 228497, February 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Tom Mueller Ph.D. (1 page) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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38. One Week in Heron City: A Case Study (Case A): A Case Study NCJ 227664, September 2009, by Malcolm K. Sparrow Ph.D. (18 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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39. One Week in Heron City: A Case Study (Case B): A Case Study NCJ 227665, September 2009, by Malcolm K. Sparrow Ph.D. (33 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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40. Getting Ready: How Arizona Has Created a ‘Parallel Universe’ for Inmates NCJ 226871, June 2009, NIJ Journal, by Dora Schriro (8 pages) PDF | HTML |
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41. Preventing Neighborhood Crime: Geography Matters NCJ 226875, June 2009, NIJ Journal, by Ronald E. Wilson, Timothy H. Brown, Beth Schuster (6 pages) PDF | HTML |
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42. Ten Ways You Can Use the NCSTL Web Site NCJ 226876, June 2009, NIJ Journal, by Diana Botluk (3 pages) PDF | HTML |
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43. Districting and Resource Allocation: A Question of Balance NCJ 225753, February 2009, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Christopher Bruce (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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44. Geography and Public Safety: A Quarterly Bulletin of Applied Geography for the Study of Crime & Public Safety, Volume 1, Issue 4 NCJ 225752, February 2009, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by National Institute of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (20 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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45. Geospatial Technology Helps East Orange Crack Down on Crime NCJ 225756, February 2009, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Allison Mayer (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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46. Tactical Deployment: The Next Great Paradigm Shift in Law Enforcement? NCJ 225755, February 2009, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by John Douglass (2 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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47. Tucson Police Officers Redraw Division Boundaries To Balance Their Workload NCJ 225754, February 2009, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Autumn Kistler (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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48. Assessing the Impact of Home Foreclosures in Charlotte Neighborhoods NCJ 224032, September 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Michael Bess (4 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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49. Breaking New Windows–Examining the Subprime Mortgage Crisis Using the Broken Windows Theory NCJ 224034, September 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Louis Tuthill (2 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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50. Foreclosures and Crime: A Geographical Perspective NCJ 224031, September 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Ronald E. Wilson, Derek J. Paulsen (2 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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51. Geography and Public Safety: A Quarterly Bulletin of Applied Geography for the Study of Crime & Public Safety, Volume 1, Issue 3 NCJ 224030, September 2008, by National Institute of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (19 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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52. The National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership–Creating Positive Change for Depressed Neighborhoods NCJ 224035, September 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Timothy Brown (1 page) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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53. New Model for Institutionalizing Problem Analysis in Police Agencies NCJ 224037, September 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Rachel Boba, Nicole J. Scalisi (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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54. Using Geographic Information Systems To Support Broken Windows Policing NCJ 224036, September 2008, by Philip J. Mielke (3 pages) |
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55. Using Maps of Home Foreclosures to Understand National and Local Problems NCJ 224033, September 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Erin Dalton, Robert Gradeck, Anthony Mercaldo (4 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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56. Sex Offender Residency Restrictions: How Mapping Can Inform Policy NCJ 222759, July 2008, In Short, by National Institute of Justice (2 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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57. Creating a Safer Houston Through Crash Mapping NCJ 223409, July 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Jeff Kaufman (4 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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58. Creating Base Maps and Layer Files for Cartographic Consistency NCJ 223411, July 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Phil Mielke (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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59. Idaho’s Statistical Analysis Center Helps State Police Solve Personnel Allocation Problem NCJ 223412, July 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Janeena Wing (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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60. Mapping Programs Target Alcohol-Impaired Driving NCJ 223410, July 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Tom Beretich (4 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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61. On Traffic Safety and Law Enforcement NCJ 223408, July 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Ned Levine Ph.D. (2 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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62. Spatial Analyses of Crime NCJ 185541, 2000, by Luc Anselin, Jacqueline Cohen, David Cook, Wilpen Gorr, George Tita, Criminal Justice 2000, Volume 4: Measurement and Analysis of Crime and Justice (50 pages) |
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63. Geography and Public Safety: A Quarterly Bulletin of Applied Geography for the Study of Crime & Public Safety, Volume 1, Issue 2 NCJ 223348, July 2008, by National Institute of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (20 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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64. Geography and Public Safety: A Quarterly Bulletin of Applied Geography for the Study of Crime & Public Safety, Volume 1, Issue 1 NCJ 222175, February 2008, by National Institute of Justice and Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (15 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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65. Targeting Crime in Hot Spots and Hot Places NCJ 222177, February 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Katie Filbert (4 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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66. Using ModelBuilder for Geographic Information System Tasks NCJ 222178, February 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Philip Mielke (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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67. What is Applied Geography for the Study of Crime and Public Safety? NCJ 222176, February 2008, Geography and Public Safety Bulletin, by Ron Wilson, Kurt Smith (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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68. Predicting a Criminal’s Journey to Crime NCJ 212264, January 2006, NIJ Journal, by National Institute of Justice (4 pages) HTML |
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69. Special Technologies for Law Enforcement and Corrections NCJ 208707, July 2005, NIJ Journal, by William Falcon (6 pages) PDF | HTML |
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70. Mapping Crime: Understanding Hot Spots NCJ 209393, August 2005, Special Report, by John E. Eck, Spencer Chainey, James G. Cameron, Michael Leitner, Ronald E. Wilson (77 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF |
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71. Using Geographic Information Systems To Map Crime Victim Services: A Guide for State Victims of Crime Act Administrators and Victim Service Providers NCJ 191877, February 2003, NIJ Guide, by Debra A. Stoe, Carol R. Watkins, Jeffrey Kerr, Linda Rost, Theodosia Craig (50 pages) PDF | HTML |
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72. Privacy in the Information Age: A Guide for Sharing Crime Maps and Spatial Data NCJ 188739, July 2001, Research Report, by Julie Wartell, J. Thomas McEwen (62 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF | Text |
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73. Crime Mapping and Analysis by Community Organizations in Hartford, Connecticut: Research in Brief NCJ 185333, March 2001, Research in Brief, by Thomas Rich (11 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF | Text |
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74. Mapping Crime: Principle and Practice NCJ 178919, December 1999, Research Report, by Keith Harries Ph.D. (204 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF | HTML |
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75. The Use of Computerized Crime Mapping by Law Enforcement: Survey Results NCJ 184387, January 1999, by Cynthia A. Mamalian, Nancy G. LaVigne and the staff of the Crime Mapping Research Center (3 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF | Text |
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76. Crime and Place: Plenary Papers of the 1997 Conference on Criminal Justice Research and Evaluation NCJ 168618, July 1998, Plenary Papers, by Ralph B. Taylor, Gordon Bazemore, Barbara Boland, Todd R. Clear, Ronald P. Corbett, Jr., John Feinblatt, Greg Berman, Michele Sviridoff, Christopher Stone (105 pages) Summary/Abstract | PDF | Text |
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77. Chicago Police Department’s Information Collection for Automated Mapping (ICAM) Program NCJ 160764, July 1996, Program Focus, by Thomas F. Rich (16 pages) Summary/Abstract | Text | PDF |
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78. Use of Computerized Mapping in Crime Control and Prevention Programs NCJ 155182, July 1995, Research in Action, by Thomas F. Rich (11 pages) Summary/Abstract | Text | PDF |
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