Which of the Following Is a Way in Which Crime

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a way in which crime mapping can be used to predict future crime patterns?

• A) Arrests made with the help of existing information are used to collect evidence about other criminals and crime gangs.
• B) Information is gathered using geographic information systems to track criminal acts as they occur in time and space.
• C) Investigators collect trace evidence by following cold trails that were deserted because of lack of witnesses.
• D) Police departments use digital maps of their jurisdictions to monitor quality-of-life crimes in residential areas.

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