Is the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for policing effective?

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 00:32 in Mathematics & Economics

Police agencies are using Geographic Information Systems for mapping crime, identifying crime 'hot spots,' assigning officers, and profiling offenders, but little research has been done about the effectiveness of the technology in curbing crime, according to a study.

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