Memphis Police Department John F. Williams Crime Analysis Manager

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Memphis Police Department John F.
WilliamsCrime Analysis Manager OCU Crime
Analyst
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Memphis Police Department
CRIME ANALYTSIS UNIT IBM-SPSS OVERVIEW
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MEMPHIS 324 square miles Population of
700,929 2,300 commissioned police officers 26 of
population below poverty Over 50 of population
low income
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Challenges

• 2005 2006
• Violent Crimes Property Crime Increase
• Homicides Rise Significantly
• Organization barriers at MPD
• 2007 2008
• Homicide Rate Continues to Rise
• High Profile Crimes
• Antiquated Technology

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Memphis Police Department
Blue C.R.U.S.H. (Crime Reduction Using
Statistical History)
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Guiding Principles

• BLUE CRUSH A RESULTS-ORIENTED PHILOSOPHY FOR
  EFFECTIVE POLICING
• THE BLUE CRUSH GUIDING PRINCIPLE
• Target police resources in the right places on
  the right days at the right times.

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Points of Discussion

• How is it Done
• Data Collection Sharing
• Data Analysis /RTCC - CAU

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Data Collection Sharing

• Data Collection Sharing Integrating MPD
  databases
• Multiple Database searches that collect data on
  people, places and things.
• Comprehensive system allowing users to search
  through several databases at once to obtain
  information on an individual, address, vehicle,
  property, telephone numbers, etc. Data can be
  obtained from field officers hand-held PDA
  devices or in-house terminals. Searches RMS,
  CAD, NCIC, Local JMS, Utilities systems and more
  to collect and store the data for usage and
  analysis through IBM- SPSS.
• Offense, Arrest,, Suspect, Victim, Complainant,
  Vehicle, MO, Characteristics, Time of Day, Day of
  Week, Weather, Lighting, Target, Place of Attach,
  Point of Entry, Property Taken, Firearm/Weapon
  Used, Narrative Text, Latitude/ Longitude, XYs,
  Name, Address, SS, etc.
• Data is shared between other law enforcement
  agencies local, state and national.

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Data Analysis/ RTCC-CAU

• Memphis Police Departments Real Time Crime
  Center is a regional center for Interoperable
  Data Sharing
• Four pronged approach to addressing crime
• Data Sharing
• Video Surveillance
• Enhanced Crime Analysis Training
• Investigative support

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2009 Recipient Excellence in Technology Award
(IACP)
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RTCC / CAU
RTCC has forty-two (42) 50 rear-projection
displays
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RTCC / CAU
Maps, Data Tables, Charts, Camera Views can be
displayed on monitors
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28-Day Syntax Crosstabs
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28-Day Crosstabs By Week
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Focus Area 1
REASON SELECTED RECENT WEEK 07.11.11 -
07.17.11 Rob/Ind TFMV. 2 Wks Back 07.04.11 -
07.10.11 3 Wks Back 06.27.11 -
07.03.11 4 Wks Back 06.20.11 -
06.26.11 DAYS, TIMES TACTICS OF
DETAILS (A-Shift) Wed-Tues 7/13-7/19) 2300-0700
maintain high visibility in area around Beale
Street, checking parking lots, garages and side
streets during crowded events. Area of concern
Ward 622 and Ward 623 (Rob-Ind
TFMVs) (B-Shift) Wed-Tues 7/13-7/19) 0700-1500
maintain high visibility in wards, checking
alleys, parking garages and parking lots. Area
of concern Ward 624 and Ward 625, specifically
the Poplar corridor between 3rd Thomas
(TFMVs) (C-Shift) Wed-Tues 7/13-7/19) 1400-2200
maintain high visibility in wards, checking
alleys, parking garages and parking lots. Area
of concern Ward 624 and Ward 625, specifically
the Poplar corridor between 3rd Thomas
(TFMVs) (EDU) Wed-Tues 7/13-7/19) 1900-0300
maintain high visibility in wards, checking
suspicious activity. EDU bikes should check side
streets, parking lots, and parking garages during
crowded events. Area of concern Ward 622 and
Ward 623 (Rob-Ind TFMVs) .
Area 1 N-Poplar S-Vance E-D. Thomas W-Riverside
Felony 8
Misdemeanor 88
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Success Stories
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Hot-Spot Policing
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Repeat Offenders
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Problem-Oriented Policing
Nuisance actions to close drug houses many
operated by gangs
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Blue CRUSH at Work
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Blue CRUSH at Work

• 71 decline in reported robberies involving
  Hispanic victims

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IMPACT
Memphis Police Department January- April 2006-
2011 Part I Crime Incident Trends
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Memphis Police Department Part I Crime
TrendsJan. 1 Dec. 31, 2006/2009/2010 Jan. 1
April 30, 2011
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Memphis Police Department Part I Violent Crime
TrendsJanuary 1 April 30, 2006-2011
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Memphis Police Department Part I Property Crime
TrendsJanuary 1 April 30, 2006-2011
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Memphis Police Department Total Part Crime
TrendsJanuary 1 April 30, 2006-2011
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City of Memphis Part I Crime Incident
TrendsJanuary 1 April 30, 2006-2011