CRJU 310: Intro to Crime Analysis and Criminal Intelligence
Prerequisites: CRJU 100 or permission of the instructor
Credit Hours: (3)
Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Note(s): L (Applied Learning) Area
Survey of the theoretical foundations, methods, and application of crime analysis and the analysis profession as it is practiced in modern public safety agencies.
Detailed Description of Content of Course
Survey of the theoretical foundations, methods, and application of crime analysis, criminal intelligence, and the analysis profession as it is practiced in modern public safety agencies.
Topics for discussion may include, but are not limited to:
1. Crime Analysis, Criminal Intelligence, and the Profession
2. Theoretical Foundations of Crime Analysis
3. Evidence-Based Policing and Problem-Solving
4. Crime Analysis Process and Types
5. Crime Analysis Data and Technology
6. Geographic Data and Crime Mapping
7. Crime Analysis Products and Communication
8. Calls-for-Service Data and Repeat Incident Analysis
9. Crime Data and Pattern Analysis
10. Persons and Property Crime Patterns
11. Crime Pattern Bulletins, Response, and Evaluation
12. Statistics and Trends
13. Long-Term Problem Analysis
14. Evaluation of Long-Term Problems and Crime Reduction Goals
Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
A number of instructional strategies will be employed in this course to enhance student engagement. The following basic strategies will be used in the course, but the instructor is not limited to using only these strategies: Lecture, assessments, online content, case studies and practical examples, evaluation of research articles, student presentations, class discussions, group learning projects, oral communication activities, written and critical thinking assignments, guest speakers, videos.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
Having completed this course, students will be able to:1. Summarize and compare the history and future of the law enforcement analysis profession.
2. Research crime analysis and criminal intelligence career opportunities and job descriptions.
3. Describe the context of crime analysis and criminal intelligence within the great field of criminal justice.
4. Demonstrate the relevance of routine activity theory, crime pattern theory, and rational choice theory.
5. Identify the various policing strategies and their use of crime analysis.
6. Define the types of problems, crime analysis and the crime analysis process.
7. Differentiate among sources and types of data used in crime analysis.
8. Differentiate the types of crime mapping used for crime analysis.
9. Identify examples and components of crime analysis products.
10. Understand and critique tactical and strategic crime analysis techniques and products.
11. Compare and contrast the techniques of tactical, strategic, and administrative crime analysis.
To reflect on their learning, abilities, experiences, or role within professional contexts.
Assessment Measures
Knowledge and understanding of the material covered in this course, as well as the ability to apply it to real life situations, may be measured using an array of assessment tools that include, but are not limited to, tests, quizzes, classroom activities, formal writing assignments, informal writing assignments, and formal and/or informal oral presentations.
Review and Approval
April 21, 2017
June, 2023