Applied Crime Analysis / Edition 1

by Karim Vellani

Overview

Applied 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750672955
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	01/01/2001
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

"Applied Crime Analysis will cover all aspects of crime analysis for private sector businesses. By explaining the significance of crime statistics with crime prevention theory and techniques, Applied Crime Analysis will provide readers with a road map to implementing security resources and for justifying associated expenditures." —Wordtrade.com

"This book will benefit novice, intermediate, and advanced security practitioners alike. When assigned to formulate a viable and concise crime analysis report, a security professional would be wise to turn to this book." —Security Management

From the Publisher

This work explains crime analysis in simple terms for property managers and small business owners in the public and private sectors. It explains the significance of crime statistics along with theories and techniques in the field, and gives advice on implementing security resources and crime prevention programs. Coverage includes data sources, site-specific crime analysis, crime prevention programs, and concerns for specific properties such as parking lots, banks and ATMs, bars, schools, and multifamily housing. Vellani is president of a consulting firm specializing in crime analysis and security program design. Nahoun has had writing published in technical publications and literary magazines. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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