Exploration of unstructured narrative crime reports: an unsupervised neural network and point pattern analysis approach

Crime intelligence analysis and criminal investigations are increasingly making use of geospatial methodologies to improve tactical and strategic decision-making. However, the full potential of geospatial technologies is yet to be exploited. In particular, geospatial technology currently applied by...

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Main Authors: Helbich, Marco (Author) , Hagenauer, Julian Christian (Author) , Leitner, Michael (Author) , Edwards, Ricky (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: 29 Apr 2013
In: Cartography and geographic information science
Year: 2013, Volume: 40, Issue: 4, Pages: 326-336
ISSN:1545-0465
DOI:10.1080/15230406.2013.779780
Online Access:Verlag, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15230406.2013.779780
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Author Notes:Marco Helbich, Julian Hagenauer, Michael Leitner & Ricky Edwards

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