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Chapter 5 - Applied Research
IACA Chapter 5
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Criminal Justice
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09/05/2014

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Applied research
Definition
collection and analysis of information beyond the data in RMS or other law enforcement databases
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Examples of applied research
Definition
interviews, surveys, observation, other data collection methods
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Applied research can consist of
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strategic collection on specific crime or disorder problems
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Applied research uses
Definition
sampling, descriptive stats (avg, range and rate), cross-tab tables
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Applied research limitations
Definition
not pure scientific standard, may not reproduce results in another setting
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Applied research designs
Definition
quasi-experimental (comparison) and descriptive (one area/type issue)comparison in variables
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Applied research considerations
Definition
focus data collection on what can be explained, use data overtime, create comparison groups, ensure enough data is available, consider correlations
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Opportunity theory
Definition
Crime occurs is linked to the amount of opportunity to the offender.
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Opportunity theory considerations
Definition
Important to identify why the target was picked not why the offender commits crime. And determine the factors to reduce crime.
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Situational crime prevention
Definition
block specific opportunities during risky time and place by increasing perceived effort to offend,increasing risk, reducing reward and removing excuses.
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Displacement
Definition
when addressing a crime in one area and it moves to the adjacent or near by location
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Diffusion
Definition
addressing one crime problem can impact reduction in others.
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SARA MODEL
Definition
scanning, analysis, response and assessment.
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Long-term trend analysis
Definition
using minimum of two years of data to identify if there is a problem, what is the problem and how of a problem. If the problem is only over a short period of time then tactical approach.
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Data collection considerations
Definition
focus on specific problem, accurate/timely data, know audience and don't stop with existing data / trend analysis.
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Goals of background development
Definition
identify sources of non-police data, key variables, test hypotheses, identify key groups/stakeholders, note differences and develop potential response.
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Data organization
Definition
linear process that answers or more questions about the problem. It takes into consideration of the strengths and weaknesses of the data (value).
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Methods of data collection
Definition
surveys, interviews, focus groups, environmental surveys and observation.
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Types of environmental surveys
Definition
Assessment of physical/social features of problem/non-problem. CPTED and Safety Audits.
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Safety audits
Definition
similar to CPTED but problem areas are identified by the property users as unsafe.
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Interview considerations
Definition
identify important players, 20-30 min max, from original group identify persons who may need to interviewed further.
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Focus groups
Definition
stakeholders questioned as a group, free flowing, loosely constructed questions and can be used as a follow up to surveys.
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Survey considerations
Definition
identify group size, straight forward - close ended questions and use Internet if possible.
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