Current trends in crime analysis in the state of Ohio: evaluating law enforcement agencies’ ability to adopt evidence-based policing strategies
Law enforcement agencies across the United States use crime analysis to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their organizations. However, prior research on the state of crime analysis was predominantly conducted over 20 years ago. During this time, technology has been updated, data analysis...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025
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Journal of crime and justice
Year: 2025, Volume: 48, Issue: 4, Pages: 496-511 |
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| Summary: | Law enforcement agencies across the United States use crime analysis to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their organizations. However, prior research on the state of crime analysis was predominantly conducted over 20 years ago. During this time, technology has been updated, data analysis has become more advanced, and crime analysis units have matured, giving them the opportunity to learn from past mistakes. In this study, we use survey data from Ohio law enforcement agencies to examine recent trends in the organization, prevalence, training, and task scope of crime analysis. Descriptive analyses suggest many agencies without crime analysis reported using proactive, evidence-based policing strategies that typically require some advanced analytical capabilities. Agencies with crime analysis reported using basic analytical tools and conducting relatively simple analyses. These findings suggest a greater need for training and resources aimed at improving crime analysis, particularly across the state of Ohio. |
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| ISSN: | 2158-9119 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/0735648X.2024.2391860 |
