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GIS
Software for Crime Mapping 
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FIGURE 1:
Map any type of crime data.
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FIGURE 2:
Find hotspots for various types of crimes.
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FIGURE 3:
Compare crime for different time periods to identify trends or evaluate law
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FIGURE 4:
Identify sites for emergency shelters.
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FIGURE 5:
Determine the population effected by various chemical plumes.
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Maptitude is an essential tool for all types of crime and law
enforcement mapping applications. Maptitude gives you a low-cost way to
visualize crime data, make informed decisions, and evaluate law
enforcement programs.
Crime Mapping & Analysis:
Because most crime data have a specific location, all types of data can
be added to a map, including the locations of accidents, citation
issuances, arrests, registered sex offenders, suspects, and crime
locations (Figures 1 and 2). Maptitude analysis tools then let you
determine spatial patterns and hotspots (Figure 2) for various types of
crimes.
By identifying spatial patterns, law enforcement resources can be more effectively deployed for crime analysis and prevention. For example, locations can be prioritized for law enforcement activities such as drug or prostitution stings based on where those crimes are most prevalent. Sobriety checkpoints can be identified by examining the locations of DUI arrests and accidents involving impaired drivers. By cross-referencing data from multiple sources, such as crime incidents and suspects, it is even possible to prioritize an investigation for a connected series of crimes such as rape or arson.
Policy Evaluation:
Maptitude makes it possible to track the effectiveness of law
enforcement programs. For example, you can compare accident data to
determine the effectiveness of sobriety checkpoints or compare service
calls before and after setting up a neighborhood patrol program. (Figure
3)
Emergency Response:
In the event of disasters, GIS can be used to identify evacuation
routes, the best locations for emergency shelters, and alternate routes.
For example, use Maptitude with the Caliper Flood Plain Data CD to
identify shelters that are both accessible and unlikely to flood (Figure
4). You can also use Maptitude to identify the population effected by a
chemical spill or explosion and develop an evacuation procedure and
determine road closures (Figure 5).
Routing Tools:
Routing tools included with Maptitude let you find routes among two or
more locations. Not only can this aid dispatch in decreasing response
times, but it can lead to greater effectiveness for non-emergency
applications such as serving subpoenas.
Public Information:
Maptitude for the Web is a specialized version of Maptitude that has
built-in capabilities for designing and running interactive map
applications and location-based services on the World Wide Web. With
Maptitude for the Web, law enforcement agencies can share information
with their communities. Through interactive maps, residents can identify
their closest emergency shelter, determine evacuation routes in the
event of a natural disaster, or get information on registered sex
offenders. Citizens can also develop community policing programs and
other initiatives based on shared police and demographic information.
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