Information Exchange Package Documentation
Crime Mapping through the LEOT
OCJS recently added a crime mapping feature in the LEOT software. This feature allows users to view street level maps of the crimes in their jurisdiction based on the information in their LEOT database.
Why Map Crimes?
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To anticipate potential targets
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To observe trends in criminal activity
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To help visualize where crimes occur
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To provide information on criminal behavior to those outside of law enforcement
What are Examples of Valuable Mapping Information?
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Locations of individual crimes
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The number of crimes in specific areas
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Population characteristics
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Hotspots
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Information on serial criminals