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Crime Analyst

7.62x39Lover7.62x39Lover Member Posts: 3,939 ✭✭✭
edited October 2016 in General Discussion
Hi guys! There is a position that I am considering putting in for called Crime Analyst for a city in south Florida. I know that many of you are in law enforcement and therefore, may know something about what this position entails.

I am a bit concerned about the fact that in order to do the job one must go to the "crime analyst academy." I am not up to running several times per week.

If you guys could tell me anything about what these guys do and if it is a good job I would appreciate it.
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  • Smitty500magSmitty500mag Member Posts: 13,623 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    "Crime Analyst Career Guide

    Requirements and Qualifications
    Candidates, who may either be civilians or sworn law enforcement officers, must meet several qualifications, including having:

    A minimum of a bachelor's degree.
    A strong working knowledge of data collection and analytical software programs and the compilation and interpretation of data.
    Completed specialized training in the use of software in research and statistics.
    The ability to communicate effectively with all groups, including law enforcement agencies and the public.
    Some agencies require crime analysts to be state-certified or to have prior experience in law enforcement. A criminal background check is typically required to be hired as a criminal analyst."
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  • shilowarshilowar Member Posts: 38,811 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A crime analyst is typically a non-sworn, administrative position. The job entails research and collation of data to determine crime trends. I would suspect a "crime analyst academy" would entail an immersion into the PDs data collection system and data analysis. I highly doubt it would require any physical training.

    I have no idea your background but your competition will be young folks with college degrees in criminal justice with college courses in crime analysis. You will likely have to pass a full background, in many cases including a polygraph. Assuming they use a polygraph in their hiring process.
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  • spasmcreekspasmcreek Member Posts: 37,717 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    sounds like a newpaper reporter...job probably entail interpreting facts to suit the current political agenda
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,892 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Think of the "city stat" page that most police chiefs pass out to their commanders at the morning meeting. They are looking at which districts have the most crimes, & trends that will help them allocate resources.

    You would want to be a computer whiz, with a strong background in statistics & spreadsheets. My guess is that the sworn officers competing for the job probably won't have a degree, but you will need one.

    Neal
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