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Effective crime control using GIS

Dr. R. Sahu
Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management
Gwalior
E-mail:sahu_rajendra@hotmail.com
Telephone Numbers: 0751-2449 804, 9893198467

Peeyush Srivastava
Room No 352, Boys Hostel
Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management
Gwalior
E-mail:sr_peeyush@yahoo.com
Telephone Numbers: 0751-2449 804, 9893198467

Abstract
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is an essential tool used in crime data mapping and analysis. GIS allows quick analysis of crime data, it eliminates excess information and thus simplifies the work of law enforcing agencies. The availability of low-cost and user-friendly GIS applications has further served to increase the use of GIS in crime mapping. The added functionality of a GIS over computer mapping has increased the capabilities of law enforcing agencies. This paper illustrates how law enforcement agencies can use GIS to control the crime and apprehend the offenders; the paper gives the details of how GIS cane be effectively used for two most popular mechanisms of crime control; reducing crime and investigating crime.