Data Mining and Predictive Analysis or Crisp

Data Mining and Predictive Analysis: Intelligence Gathering and Crime Analysis

Author: Colleen McCu

It is now possible to predict the future when it comes to crime. In Data Mining and Predictive Analysis, Dr. Colleen McCue describes not only the possibilities for data mining to assist law enforcement professionals, but also provides real-world examples showing how data mining has identified crime trends, anticipated community hot-spots, and refined resource deployment decisions. In this book Dr. McCue describes her use of "off the shelf" software to graphically depict crime trends and to predict where future crimes are likely to occur. Armed with this data, law enforcement executives can develop "risk-based deployment strategies," that allow them to make informed and cost-efficient staffing decisions based on the likelihood of specific criminal activity.

Knowledge of advanced statistics is not a prerequisite for using Data Mining and Predictive Analysis. The book is a starting point for those thinking about using data mining in a law enforcement setting. It provides terminology, concepts, practical application of these concepts, and examples to highlight specific techniques and approaches in crime and intelligence analysis, which law enforcement and intelligence professionals can tailor to their own unique situation and responsibilities.

* Serves as a valuable reference tool for both the student and the law enforcement professional
* Contains practical information used in real-life law enforcement situations
* Approach is very user-friendly, conveying sophisticated analyses in practical terms

Table of Contents:

1	Basics	3
2	Domain expertise	19
3	Data mining	25
4	Process models for data mining and analysis	45
5	Data	67
6	Operationally relevant preprocessing	93
7	Predictive analytics	117
8	Public safety - specific evaluation	143
9	Operationally actionable output	165
10	Normal crime	177
11	Behavioral analysis of violent crime	187
12	Risk and threat assessment	215
13	Deployment	239
14	Surveillance detection	267
15	Advanced topics	301
16	Future trends	315

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Crisp: Writing Effective E-Mail, Revised Edition: Improving Your Electronic

Author: Nancy Flynn

E-mail is more prevalent today than ever before. Its instantaneous nature makes it a convenient, time-saving tool for businesses. However, it is also more important than ever to take the time to write messages that are secure as well as clear and error-free. The revised edition of Writing Effective E-Mail includes an added emphasis on how to avoid workplace disasters such as lost sales, customer-service nightmares—and in the worst cases, lawsuits and financial losses—triggered by careless or poorly written e-mail. This book will also guide you in writing a comprehensive and effective e-mail policy for your organization.