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There is no other program like this in Colorado!

You have the opportunity to enter this cutting edge field as more agencies are looking to serve their citizens more effectively and efficiently.

• Are you interested in law enforcement but don’t want to become a police officer?
• Are you analytical? An excellent researcher? Good with computers?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then crime analysis may be the career you’re looking for! Our program was created in cooperation with the International Association of Crime Analysts.

We encourage you to visit the IACA to learn more about Crime Analysis. This program is developed through the following strategic partnerships:

By combining research, criminology theory and the latest in computer software systems (such as ArcGIS, desktop publishing, and word processing), crime analysts identify problems, develop solutions and recommend resource allocations all of which assist law enforcement officers in doing their job more efficiently.

Learn more about crime analysis by viewing the downloadable PowerPoint presentations!

• What is Crime Analysis? (2.6 MB)
• What do Crime Analysts produce? (11 MB)
• How do Crime Analysts solve problems? (1.9 MB)

Our program is Flexible! Read more...

What courses do I take? Review the course descriptions for the new Crime Analysis certificate.

Contact us Today!
Department Chair: Christine Swenson
Phone: 303.797.5980
Fax: 303.797.5096
E-mail: Christine.swenson@arapahoe.edu