...Abstract This paper will compare and contrast the application of information technology (IT) to optimize police departments’ performance to reduce crime versus random patrols of the streets. It will describe how COMSTAT as an information system (IS) implements the four (4) basic (IS) functions; and it will discuss the fashion is which IT systems have made police departments more efficient in preventing and responding to crime. We will also explore the strengths, weaknesses, and SWOT analysis. This is essential for police departments that intend to use the implementation of the new predictive policing. 1. Compare and contrast the application of information technology (IT) to optimize police departments’ performance to reduce crime versus random patrols of the streets. Information Technology (IT) has become a staple of current business, services, and life in around the world. It is used in almost every business organization one can think of. Information Technology makes life easier for us today in our daily operations. The ability it provides for us to communicate worldwide, store as well as retrieve data, and expand or reduce a footprint, and track things beyond measure has catapulted it to the forefront of business assets. In an effort to take advantage of this ability, public services have adopted technology as well. From Fire Departments, to government agencies, and police departments have applied IT with aspirations of optimizing performance...
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.... Future of Policing Judy Sandridge CJS/210 April 15, 2012 Estanislao Rosas Future of Policing We want to know about some of the things the police have come up with to improve the police departments to make it better. We want to know our residents and our police officers are safe. The FBI and the police departments have come up with a group called the police futurists group. They are forecasting and working on strategies to ethically maximize the effectiveness of local, state, federal, and international law enforcement, while they strive to maintain peace and security. They are coming up with different ways to do a better job in the future. I think all the tools they have come up with are exceptional and they help save lives and catch crooks. I think the database they all share is a major tool. It is exceptional that all departments work together the way they do and they all help each other. I like the database they set up with the fingerprints and DNA included, and they can find a criminal that matches in seconds. They also have a License Plate reader, and they can use that one for kidnappings, and bank robberies, and they can also use it for catching terrorists if they have the information ahead of time. They...
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...Predictive Policing OCTOBER 16, 2013 Abstract In this ever evolving world of technological advancement in many areas of human endeavor, it should be of paramount importance that the Police departments are very equipped with modern day technologies and procedures for their effective use in curbing and preventing crimes from occurring. Criminals today employ an advanced array of equipment and technologies to achieve their nefarious activities, in order to keep up with their pace, policing methods must also advance. Predictive Policing with the use of COMPSTAT (Computer Statistics) approach could be simply stated as the systematic use of Information Systems Technology processes and Law enforcement capabilities to implement procedures to prevent crimes. This process Involves systematic data collection, crime analysis, and improved accountability in the pursuit of Criminals and ultimately, crime prevention. This paper will give an insight on the application of Predictive Policing in today’s environment, and factors to be considered when adopting this approach, as against previous non-technological traditional approaches. Predictive Policing Compare and contrast the application of information technology (IT) to optimize police departments’ performance to reduce crime versus random patrols of the streets. The positives of adopting a proactive Predictive policing approach cannot be over emphasized. The ability to detect a possible crime zone and deploying officers to that...
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...difficult since data comes from a lot of different resources. Without those key factors some decisions can be found to be wrong, and some people may question the validity of the entire process. The functions on COMPSTAT are simple. The police would process and input their crime data on a daily basis. The information received would then be able to be processed so that the police and can figure out patterns and trends of crimes committed. Information systems have helped police departments respond to crime fast and effectively. The system basically predicts the likelyhood of the same grime happening at or very near that same location. Systems have allowed police departments to gather, and organize information to predict this certain crimes. COMSTAT puts the police on alert. What I mean by that is it tells them what suspicious activity to look for. There are a multitude of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of this system. Once the system is in place, the police need to know when and how the extent of a crime will be measured. From reading different articles, I see that only crimes...
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...Predictive Policing Anthony Smith-Ranson Strayer University Information Systems for Decision Making CIS 500 Dr. Brain Kraus July 15, 2012 Compare and contrast the application of information technology (IT) to optimize police departments’ performance to reduce crime versus random patrols of the streets. A promising new technology with the purpose of analyzing and predict crime tends before it occur. COMPSTAT is allowing police agencies to adopt innovative technologies and problem-solving techniques while empowering traditional police organizational structures. Some participants questioned whether predictive policing was, in fact, a new model. Many police department argued that good crime analysts have been practicing predictive policing for more than 40 years. (Pearsall, B. 2010 May) SINCE THE EARLY 1990s, New York City has experienced the deepest and most prolonged crime drop in recorded history. In 1994, Police Commissioner William Bratton introduced a data-driven management model in the New York City Police Department called COMPSTAT. COMPSTAT, short for computer statistics, or comparative statistics, is a strategic management philosophy used by police to approach crime reduction. COMPSTAT was created by the New York City Police Department to better deal with crime at the precinct level, based on what types and frequencies of crimes were actually happening on a regular basis. It is not a computer system or software package, but rather an organizational management...
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...This paper will compare and contrast the application of information technology (IT) to optimize police departments’ performance to reduce crime versus random patrols of the streets. It will describe how COMSTAT as an information system (IS) implements the four (4) basic (IS) functions; and it will determine how information systems have allowed police departments that implement tools such as COMPSTAT to respond to crime faster. Finally, this paper will apply the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats analysis (SWOT analysis) on behalf of police departments that intend to implement predictive policing. Compare and contrast the application of information technology (IT) to optimize police departments’ performance to reduce crime versus random patrols of the streets. Information technology is used by a lot of business organizations for its use of computers and telecommunications to store, retrieve and transmit information. In fact, its e-commerce and social network capabilities strongly influence competitive strategies and the efficiency of operations. As a result, police departments have applied IT in an effort to optimize their departments’ performance to reduce crime. To do so, police departments are using IT for the following reasons: it stores the data of the previous crimes in a single location for easy access, but with street patrolling accessing of data regarding previous crimes takes some extra efforts because the data is not in a single location...
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...ASSAINGMENT -1 Topics- Predictive Policing By- Ardallah L Date-1/16/2013 This paper is prepared for the course CIS 500- Information Systems for Decision Making. Abstract: This paper will compare and contrast the application of information technology (IT) to optimize police departments’ performance to reduce crime versus random patrols of the streets. It will describe how COMSTAT as an information system (IS) implements the four (4) basic (IS) functions; and will discuss the fashion is which IT systems have made police departments more efficient in preventing and responding to crime. I will also explore the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunity , and Threats (SWOT) analysis. This is essential for police departments that intend to use the implementation of the new predictive policing. Introduction: For years, business have used data analysis to anticipate market conditions or industry trends and drive sales strategies. Police are using a similar data analysis tool to make their work more efficient. The idea is being called predictive policing. Predictive policing, in essence, is taking data from disparate sources, analyzing them and then using the results to anticipate, prevent and respond more effectively to future crime. COMPSTAT (COMPuter STATistics), an...
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...Predictive Policing Strayer University Abstract What is Predictive Policing? Defined by the National Institute of Justice “Predictive policing is a way to predict, plan, dissuade possible crimes of occurring using current information with advanced analysis applied to the information to assist those in charge of daily security task.” (NIOJ, para 1). As Information Systems becomes more complex by the hour how authentic is or is not the data provided. Predictive Policing Compare and contrast the application of Information Technology (IT) to optimize police departments’ performance to reduce crime versus random patrols of the streets. Today's police have an advantage over their counterparts of the 60's and 70's with the help of the invention of the computer, new processes, and new calculations being processed. Information stored in some form of database such as business code violations, burglaries, citations, demographics of age of residences, housing appraisals, utilities usage and many others aspects are used to create an educated guess on where police should focus their efforts on deterring crime. When predictive information is used appropriately this can bring about a great change to law enforcement such as was seen in Santa Cruz Police department that used the data to arrest five criminals. However, the adage of “Garbage in Garbage out” comes into play. Typically, a human handles all data entered into a database and there are always clerical mistakes with data entry...
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...Strategic Planning Study Guide Strategic Planning is the process which the guiding members of an organization envision it future and develop the procedures and operations necessary to achieve that future. ************************************************************************ OldWay vs NewWay OldWay (in order of priorities) 1. The Document...the bigger the better, get the bosses of your back 2. The Process...delegated to an individual or the command staff 3. The Implementation...they could not care less NewWay (in order of priorities) 1. Implementation... 2. Process... 3. Document... The old way was about efficiency. Satisfying a govt body who wanted a document. The new way is about effectiveness. If you focus on effectiveness, the likely by product is that you will be efficient. If you focus on efficiency, the likeliness of being effective is 50/50. Involvement and participation by a lot of people equals successful implementation... The lack of the same equals resistance. You want to create ownership of the plan by the troops. ************************************************************************ Course Objectives 1. Recognize, understand and interpret emerging trends. Example: All drug trends start on the west coast. 2. Describe leadership traits of future leaders. Visionary, competent, lead by example, integrity, 3. Develop a positive organizational culture. Example: Foster learning, don't micromanage, don't manage for the slugs (10%) manage ...
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...República Bolivariana de Venezuela Universidad Monteávila Facultad de Ciencias de la Comunicación e Información Postgrado Comunicación Organizacional Materia: Comunicación en las organizaciones Profesora: Tulia Monsalve De la comunicación masiva a la comunicación estratégica Sabrina Martínez María Nina Sánchez Caracas, 03 de noviembre de 2010 De la comunicación masiva a la comunicación estratégica Para el entendimiento de la comunicación organizacional, debemos partir de su significado como el conjunto de mensajes que se intercambian entre los miembros de una organización y a su vez, entre ellos y los diferentes públicos a través de varios canales como los medios de comunicación o las comunicaciones interpersonales. (Fernández, 2002). Desde cualquier punto de vista, las comunicaciones son esenciales para el fortalecimiento de cualquier relación; y más si es en una organización, ya que es un instrumento estratégico para el logro de los objetivos del negocio. Putnaml (2002) define a las comunicaciones organizacionales como “el estudio de mensajes, información, sentido y actividad simbólica que constituye a la organización” (p.4). Por otra parte, A. Yépez (Comunicación personal, octubre 25, 2010) destaca que “Lo que NO se comunica, sencillamente NO existe, y debe entenderse que la comunicación en una organización es como el pilar que soporta su existencia”. Con el avance de las comunicaciones y las...
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...LEADERSHIP STYLE, A CORRELATIONAL STUDY IN LEADERSHIP STYLE AND USE-OF-FORCE BEHAVIOR OF POLICE OFFICERS by Tommy Sickels Copyright June, 2015 A Dissertation Presented in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree Doctorate in Educational Leadership University of Phoenix The Dissertation Committee for Tommy Sickels certifies that this may be the approved version of the following dissertation: The Dissertation Committee for Tommy Sickels certifies approval of the following dissertation: A CORRELLATlONAL STUDY IN LEADERSHIP STYLE AND USE-OF-FORCE BEHAVIOR OF POLICE OFFICERS Commiittee: Orlando Ramos, PhD, Chair Peggy Coplin, DPA, Committee Member Jack Phan, PhD, Committee Member ,,__.____ _ ,,__.____ _ Jeremy Moreland, PhD Dean, School of Advanced Studies University of Phoenix ABSTRACT Leadership style and police officer use-of-force are two important functions of law enforcement. What could be more important in a law enforcement agency than to have these two variables coexisting in an organization in a harmonious manner? By investigating whether a relationship exists between these two variables an answer to this question could emerge. In law enforcement today, the cost associated with excessive use-of-force civil law-suits against police officers and their departments can be staggering. Exposing police officers to a specific leadership style may influence the dynamics in the use-of-force behavior during...
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