Applied Crime Analysis
- 1st Edition - January 18, 2001
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Authors: Karim Vellani, Joel Nahoun
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 5 0 6 - 7 2 9 5 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 4 9 9 2 3 - 9
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Request a sales quoteApplied Crime Analysis covers all aspects of crime analysis for private sector businesses including examining the frequency of crimes, the nature of these crimes, the day and time of the incident, the risk to a property and its inhabitants, and the objective analysis of preventative security measures in place. Applied Crime Analysis compares data sources used in conducting crime analysis and explores ways to organize statistical data, crime analysis methodologies, crime prevention theories, and methods of determining patterns and trends. By explaining the significance of crime statistics relative to crime prevention theory and techniques, the book provides readers with a clear, strategic plan to implement crime prevention programs and security resources.
- Discusses crime analysis techniques and theories in detail
- Covers all aspects of crime analysis for private sector businesses
- Uses fictional case studies found throughout chapters that help readers apply statistical data to practical, everyday use
Students enrolled in in security, criminal justice, and crime prevention courses. Security and law enforcement professionals responsible for premises security, facility security, and crime prevention.
Users of Crime Analysis; Data SourcesLevels of AnalysisOrganization of DataCrime Prevention TheoriesMethodologyCrime Analysis GraphicsCrime Prevention ProgramsLegal RamificationsCrime Analysis in the Public SectorConclusionAppendix A: Uniform Crime Report Definitions of CrimeAppendix B: Uniform Crime Report Coding SystemAppendix C: Common Formulas used in Crime Analysis
- Edition: 1
- Published: January 18, 2001
- Imprint: Butterworth-Heinemann
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780750672955
- eBook ISBN: 9780080499239
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Karim Vellani
Karim H. Vellani, CPP, CSC, earned his M.S. from Sam Houston State University in Criminal Justice Management. He is a member of the International Association of Crime Analysis, International Association of Professional Security Consultants, and ASIS International. Currently he serves as President of Threat Analysis Group, LLC, based in Sugar Land, TX, USA.
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President, Threat Analysis Group, LLC, Sugar Land, TXJN
Joel Nahoun
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Mr. Nahoun conceived many of the fictional cases studies for Applied Crime Analysis. Mr. Nahoun has written extensively including a number of works of fiction and technical publications.