Introduction to Crime and Intelligence Analysis
(AZPOST approved 40 hours)

The Crime Analysis and Research Unit (CARU) of the Planning & Research Bureau and the Criminal Intelligence Detail of the Homeland Defense Bureau are proud to offer a new 40-hour course, Introduction to Crime and Intelligence Analysis. This five-day introductory-level course covering the basics of crime and criminal intelligence analysis is designed for all Department employees, with a particular focus on patrol and investigative details. Upon completion of this class, students will have a thorough understanding of how crime and intelligence analysis is applied in the Phoenix Police Department, as well as how these types of analyses can be applied in the day-to-day operations of various details in the Department. This course is designed to be "hands-on" and will provide students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to realistic scenarios that will be provided following each block of instruction. Both sworn and civilian personnel will find that topics covered during this course are applicable in nearly every detail in the Department.

The first half of the class will focus on the availability of crime and traffic data, understanding the availability of information to implement and evaluate SARA projects, and how to utilize CARU resources in support of community policing, Policing Plan, and crime suppression goals. This portion of the course teaches students the basics of crime analysis, what crime and traffic data is available, and statistics and methods to properly analyze that data. Students will perform basic math calculations (such as mean, median, mode, and standard deviation) and explore how these mathematical tools relate to the field of crime analysis. Predictive analysis and geographic profiling (two of many tools available from CARU to assist in the identification and apprehension of serial offenders) will also be covered. At the conclusion of this block of instruction, students will work in groups as they apply their training to realistic scenarios and create a tactical bulletin.

The second half of the class introduces the student to the basics of criminal intelligence analysis, and will be geared toward criminal intelligence analysis in Phoenix. In particular, this course of instruction introduces the student to the differences between raw data and Intelligence and Investigative information. Students will receive an in-depth look at the Intelligence Cycle, from the collection, correlation, analysis, evaluation and assessment to its dissemination information. There will be exercises in critical thinking. This course will also look at Intelligence Lead Policing and the importance of patrol to investigations. The students will learn hands-on how to create an association matrix, a link chart and a flow chart. Other charting techniques will be covered as well, such as phone analysis, financial analysis, and time lines. Analytical tools will also be covered such as software used by analysts.

Introduction to ArcGIS 8.3 / CrimeView 2002
(AZPOST approved 24 hours)

The Introduction to ArcGIS 9.0 / CrimeView 2002 course is designed to teach department members about the ArcGIS software and how to use crime mapping tools to create, alter, and interpret crime maps. Students will receive basic instruction in the use of ArcMap and ArcCatalog, and will work on computers to complete crime mapping projects. The course includes a full day's instruction in the CrimeView 2002 software, which is used in conjunction with ArcGIS.