About the Crime Analysis and Crime Mapping Graduate Certificate Program About the College Academic Programs Financial Aid Student Resources Faculty Directory Staff Directory Discussion Forums Continuing Education Research Office Computer Support Location Map Alumni Search UCF University of Central Florida About the Crime Analysis and Crime Mapping Graduate Certificate Program Crime analysis and crime mapping are now recognized as essential and vital functions in law enforcement. These specialists take data and produce information that is used to identify crime patterns, monitor crime trends, forecast future crime events, prepare statistical crime reports, and work directly with investigators to identify suspects.
Crime analysis is a rapidly evolving field.
Crime analysts are employed in various federal, state, and municipal law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. In the State of Florida alone, there are more than 350 crime analysts. Police executive managers recognize the important role analysts serve in crime suppression and apprehension and are expanding crime analysis units in small and large agencies alike.