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This seems to be a rather basic book, but that's OK. It would be especially
helpful for reporters/editors just starting to get into GIS and crime
analysis.

-tom
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J. T. Johnson
Institute for Analytic Journalism
505.577.6482(c) 415.775.2530(h)
http://www.jtjohnson.com tom@...

"He who refuses to do arithmetic is doomed to talk nonsense."
-John McCarthy, Stanford University mathematician
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The International Association of Crime Analysts is pleased to announce the
publication of Exploring Crime Analysis: Readings on Essential Skills, a
comprehensive, 450-page book covering the concepts and techniques of the
profession of crime analysis.

You can read excerpts and find ordering information on our web site at:

----> http://www.iaca.net/exploringca.html

Topics offered in the book include:
-Fundamentals of Crime Analysis, the Criminal Justice System, and Criminal
Behavior
-Critical Thinking
-Applied Research
-Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
-Crime Data and Data Integrity
-Descriptive, Multivariate, and Inferential Statistics
-Spatial, Temporal, and Demographic Analysis
-Writing, Publications, Charting, and Presentations
-Using Crime Mapping Applications, Spreadsheets, and the Internet

The book's chapters should prepare those seeking to take IACA's Certified
Law Enforcement Analyst (CLEA) test next year.

All proceeds from the sales of Exploring Crime Analysis go to the IACA.

Please let me know if you have any questions our comments. We hope you find
this text valuable to your professional development.

Sincerely,

Christopher W. Bruce
Vice President of Administration
International Association of Crime Analysts
9218 Metcalf, PMB 364
Overland Park, KS 66212
978-774-1213 ext. 119
cbruce@...
http://www.iaca.net

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