Data Analytics for Evidence-Based Crime Prevention and Policing
Monday, 29th April 2019, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Registration from 5:30 pmPolice Scotland joins forces with the University of Strathclyde to demonstrate the applicability of data science to crime prevention and policing.
Using examples ranging from burglary in Chicago to domestic violence and hate crime in Scotland, Researcher, Craig Gilmour from the University and Senior Statistician, Mark Hollinsworth from Police Scotland show how data analytics can provide actionable insights for predictive policing.
Academic Research Lead at Police Scotland, Maria MacLennan, will describe how Police Scotland are engaging with academia to help inform policing.
A light finger food buffet will be available at registration. One hour of presentations with Q&A is followed by networking with tea, coffee and soft drinks from 19:00.
For non-academic, external attendees, one-to-one advisory sessions are available from 19:00 to discuss data,statistical or mathematical challenges that your organisation faces. Advisory sessions should be booked through smart-enquiries@strath.ac.uk.
Who should attend?
Those who are interested in the practical application of mathematics, statistics and computation, and anyone specifically interested in crime prevention and policing.
Anyone seeking advice on the art of the possible in mathematics and statistics to help advance their organisational goals.
Benefits of attending
Delegates will gain insight into how data analytics can be utilised for public good, beyond traditional realms of science and engineering.
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