Briefing Room

Community Policing

The Crime Analysis Section is a resource center for the collection, maintenance, analysis and dissemination of pertinent crime information. By performing statistical and analytical research using a variety of computer applications, including mapping programs, the analysts work to identify trends and patterns in criminal activity.

Staffing for this section is composed of four civilian analysts and a records clerk.

The Crime Analysis Section is a key component in the Department’s COMPSTAT program. Working in conjunction with the Operations Bureau and the Criminal Investigation Bureau, COMPSTAT allows for the early identification and location of crime trends. The information provided by COMPSTAT is used to identify trouble spots and emerging problems and to better target resources to combat crime.

Each police district is assigned an analyst and can produce mapping and crime statistics tailored to the local level, such as homeowners associations or police zones. This information is shared by the zone officer with residents at the monthly association meetings and can be obtain from the department’s web page.

Questions on crime data or requests for statistical information not available on the web pages can be directed to the Crime Analysis Unit at 954-828-5714 or e-mail the Crime Analysis unit.

Briefing Room

Community Policing