Geography and Public Safety Newsletter

See the new Geography and Public Safety Newsletter "The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) are excited to bring to you the premier issue of Geography and Public Safety, a quarterly newsletter that examines four substantive areas. “Practice” examines practices related to crime mapping and problem analysis; “Policy” describes policy related to the use of mapping to better understand crime; “Technical Tips” aids practioners in completing specific spatial analysis tasks. “News Briefs” and a list of upcoming geography events, such as conferences and training opportunities, complete the newsletter. This newsletter will be useful for police practitioners at all levels who are interested in geography and its relationship to crime, as well as for researchers, policy makers, and others interested in understanding the impact of geography on public safety."