Crime & Intelligence Analysis Certificate

The next section of the Crime and Intelligence Analysis (CIA) Certification Program through Chandler-Gilbert Community College is open for registration for classes starting in January 2008. This certification program prepares students to use the skills and tools necessary to perform crime and intelligence analysis within a criminal justice environment.

The program consists of a series of six courses that cover the basics of crime and intelligence analysis; link, via, flow, and toll analysis; strategic and tactical crime analysis; statistics for crime analysis; and using crime mapping. This series will start with the Introduction to Crime and Intelligence Analysis course on January 9, 2008, at AZPOST, 2643 East University Phoenix, AZ 85034 (or another central location). Classes will be held for 6 consecutive weeks on Wednesday evenings from 5:45 to 9:45 p.m.

The entire program takes approximately 13 months to complete. For class and registration information, visit the CGCC website. Register now to reserve a spot in the first two classes (CIA210 and CIA220)! The web site will provide general information. Direct questions to Connie Kostelac at 602-262-7163 or connie.kostelac@phoenix.gov.

The cohort beginning in January 2007 has seats available in these two classes at AZPOST:

CIA210 Introduction to Crime and Intelligence Analysis - 2 Credits
January 9-February 20, 2008, Wednesdays from 5:45pm-9:45pm
Basic crime analysis and intelligence analysis methodologies and functions in the law enforcement environment. Intelligence analysis includes types of intelligence, the intelligence process, intelligence cycle, and analytical charting. Crime analysis includes types of crime analysis, administration of crime analysis, data collection and data integrity, research methodology, statistics, spatial analysis, and tactical analysis. Information presentations and employment overview. Prerequisites: None.

CIA220 Link Analysis, Visual Investigative Analysis (VIA), and Time Event Charting (TEC) - 3 Credits
February 27-May 7, 2008, Wednesdays from 5:45pm-9:45pm
Use of link analysis, visual investigative analysis (VIA), and time event charting (TEC) as analytical tools in a criminal justice environment. Includes analysis techniques, chart development, and an overview of commonly used software applications. Prerequisites: CIA210 or permission of instructor.

The end of the current cohort has seats left in this class at Chandler-Gilbert Community College:

CIA260 Analysis Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - 2 Credits
January 12-February 23, 2008, Saturdays from 9:00am-6:00pm
Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ArcView software in the performance of intelligence analysis and the three phases of crime analysis: administrative, strategic, and tactical. Various types of maps, hot spot identification, crime patterns, crime reports, and spatial analysis are introduced. Extensions and other tools to support the three phases of crime analysis implementation. Prerequisites: Demonstrate sufficient knowledge and skills by passing the basic Microsoft Word word processing and basic Microsoft Excel spreadsheets sections within the Crime and Intelligence Analysis Course Prerequisite Assessment test, or permission of instructor. CIA250 suggested but not required.