The Use of Computerized Crime Mapping by Law Enforcement

The Use of Computerized Crime Mapping by Law Enforcement presents the results from the nationwide Crime Mapping Survey, conducted by NIJ's Crime Mapping Research Center (CMRC). This NIJ Research Preview reveals the extent to which law enforcement agencies use geographical information systems (GIS) and why other agencies do not use GIS mapping technology. Although only 13 percent of respondents reported using any crime mapping technology, interest among law enforcement agency executives and planners appears to be growing.