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

The Crime Analysis and Research Unit (CARU) of the Planning and Research Bureau and the Criminal Intelligence Detail of the Homeland Defense Bureau are proud to offer a 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. 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 provides the students hands-on experience with the tools used to identify and assist with apprehending a serial offender. This portion of the course begins by teaching students the basics of crime analysis, statistics, and methods used to properly analyze the data. Students will review actual crime reports, identify a series, and perform basic math calculations (such as mean, median, mode, and standard deviation) to complete a predictive analysis for the next hit in the series. Mapping of the prediction area and geographic profiling will conclude the experience, demonstrating how both are used to assist with apprehending the offender. This block of instruction includes practical exercises in a computer lab to complete mathematical calculations and charts, create a tactical bulletin, and search for offender information using social networking sites.

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 such as software used by analysts will also be covered.

Introduction to ArcGIS 9.3 / CrimeView 2002
(AZPOST approved 24 hours)

The Introduction to ArcGIS 9.3 / 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.