CJ 305 Module Two Assignment: Predictive Policing and
Crime Databases
Assignment Instructions:
In this assignment, you will explore elements of predictive policing. You will research a
crime map of either your own city, a major city nearby, or any major city of your choice
and explore other crime databases that are available. Analysts use this data for many
purposes including identifying crime patterns to make your neighborhood safer.
First, identify the crime map of your chosen city. Share the link in your assignment.
Next, identify other databases that are available (for example, gang member database, sex
offender database, gun registry). Share the link(s) in your assignment.
Then, address the following questions:
- What crime map data and other services can you find?
- What data do you have access to?
- What services are provided?
- Does the information provided promote transparency or accountability?
- How would you describe the experience of navigating the site and browsing its
information?
- Is the site user friendly?
- Would you use it again outside of this class?
- Does the site promote accessibility to the police?
, Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:
- Identify the crime map of your chosen city and share the link in your assignment.
- Identify other databases that are available and share the links in your assignment.
- Describe the crime map data and other services available.
- Analyze the information provided to determine if it promotes transparency or
accountability.
- Describe the experience of navigating the site and browsing its information.
Crime Databases
Assignment Instructions:
In this assignment, you will explore elements of predictive policing. You will research a
crime map of either your own city, a major city nearby, or any major city of your choice
and explore other crime databases that are available. Analysts use this data for many
purposes including identifying crime patterns to make your neighborhood safer.
First, identify the crime map of your chosen city. Share the link in your assignment.
Next, identify other databases that are available (for example, gang member database, sex
offender database, gun registry). Share the link(s) in your assignment.
Then, address the following questions:
- What crime map data and other services can you find?
- What data do you have access to?
- What services are provided?
- Does the information provided promote transparency or accountability?
- How would you describe the experience of navigating the site and browsing its
information?
- Is the site user friendly?
- Would you use it again outside of this class?
- Does the site promote accessibility to the police?
, Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed:
- Identify the crime map of your chosen city and share the link in your assignment.
- Identify other databases that are available and share the links in your assignment.
- Describe the crime map data and other services available.
- Analyze the information provided to determine if it promotes transparency or
accountability.
- Describe the experience of navigating the site and browsing its information.
