What Role Does the Crime Analysis Unit Play Within the APD?
The Crime Analysis Unit works together to produce tactical, strategic and intelligence-related products for commanders and line level personnel. The Crime Analysis Unit performs analysis of current crime series and patterns as well as long-term strategic analysis of crime-related problems throughout the City. This unit supports the patrol function by providing officers with information on emerging trends, patterns and series. Crime analysts also support the investigative function with association charts, link analysis and other intelligence related products. Some sample products produced by these analysts are weekly and monthly reports, analytical maps, and crime bulletins. The analysis performed by the Crime Analysis Unit is used for tracking current and emerging crime series in the City. Commanders, detectives and patrol officers use these products to aid with investigations, surveillance efforts and problem solving projects. Crime bulletins and the weekly crime report are posted to
