Mapping Crime Data with the Open Source Infinit.e Tool

Mapping crime data is made easy by using Infinit.e, the open source analytics platform, to facilitate the analysis of structured and unstructured data. Such data can come from social media, news feeds, blog, chat, traditional relational databases, and file systems.

Mapping crime data is very valuable for Intelligence Communities. It is utilized to help map, visualize, and analyze crime incident patterns and allows for the reduction of crime through a more informed awareness of its surrounding areas. In addition, law enforcement management are able to formulate strategic plans in crime prevention, target resources, and gain a better understanding as to why certain patterns occur.

This demonstration focuses on creating a community of sources from blog and news feeds covering DC crime combined with more structured crime reports from DC.gov. Infinit.e converts these documents into a single unified, semi-structured data environment which is highly customizable as well as very easy to navigate and understand.

Watch the demonstration below to learn how.

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About the Author:

Andrew Strite – Solutions Architect

As a Solutions Architect, Andrew works directly with clients and IKANOW’s delivery team to create analytic solutions and manages the execution of the solutions from start to finish. Andrew has 6 years of experience in program management, strategic analysis, and requirements development. Before joining IKANOW, Andrew was a U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer. Andrew holds a M.A. in Intelligence Studies from American Military University and a B.A. in History from the University of Delaware. Andrew describes his hobbies stating, “I’m an avid gamer; I especially love strategy games or those with open worlds. Lately, I’ve also been wedding planning with my fiancée.”