Great opportunity for learning if one is in the New Orleans area.



The Tenth Crime Mapping Research Conference

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Solving Problems with Geography and Technology
Solutions to crime and public safety problems are
necessarily about “where.” Those solutions are a
combination of research, practice, technology and policy that provides a
full perspective of the breadth and depth of a problem and the results
of its solution. The application of geographic principles to these
problems has come into the mainstream as the reemergence of geography
has become a primary component in solving problems.


Advancements in geographic-based technologies have brought a better
understanding of crime, more efficient deployment of public safety
resources and more critical examination of criminal justice policies.
This is due to the reciprocation that occurs between research and
practice, often resulting in better technology. Research provides a
foundation of theories. Practice operationalizes the theories through
technology. Policy decisions are then enacted with a more precise focus
based on research and practical demonstration. Geography has been the
constant in the expansion of each of these areas, and technology has
been the facilitator.



The Crime Mapping Research Conference is not just about presenting where
crime is. The conference is about understanding crime and public safety
and their effect on community. It represents a range of research
findings, practical applications, technology demonstrations and policy
results.





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