Crime Mapping Research Conference
Solving Problems With Geography and Technology
August 19 – 22, 2009
New Orleans, La.
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Submit proposals for presentations and workshops by January 30!
Solutions to crime and public safety problems involve a combination of research, practice, technology and policy. Law enforcement agencies now often use geography to help solve crime and other public safety problems.
Advancements in geographic technologies are helping law enforcement agencies understand crime more completely, deploy public safety resources more efficiently, and examine criminal justice policies critically. Geographic research leads to better practices and technological advances. Research provides a theoretical foundation; practice, through technology, puts theories into operation. Research and practical demonstrations help focus policy decisions.
The Crime Mapping Research Conference is about understanding crime and public safety and their effect on communities. The conference presents a range of research findings, practical applications, technology demonstrations and results that can shape future policies.
Presentations and workshops for the 10th conference will highlight geographic principles in research, geographic applications in practice, technology demonstrations and solutions for crime and public safety problems
Call for Presentations and Workshops
NIJ is accepting proposals for presentations and workshops on topics including, but not limited to:
- Corrections, probation and parole
- Crime control and prevention
- Drugs, crime and international
- Evaluation
- Information-led policing
- Surveillance and monitoring
- Technology assistance
- Violence and victimization
Proposals Regarding Traffic Safety
Advancements in geographic technologies are beginning to help law enforcement agencies understand traffic safety problems more completely and to monitor enforcement, check resources and examine traffic regulation more critically. For this year's conference, NIJ also is interested in submissions for presentations (not workshops) on topics such as:
- Drunken driving/ driving under the influence
- Speeding and aggressive driving
- Occupant protection and enforcement
- Young drivers
- Truck traffic and safety
- Evacuation planning and management
- Moving violations
- Information systems for traffic safety
- Monitoring traffic patterns
- Distraction and driving
Deadlines and Forms
All proposals are due by January 30, 2009, 7 p.m. eastern time. Details on completing and submitting a proposals are included on each submission form:
Prior submissions. If you submitted a presentation or workshop for the previous conference dates, your submission will be reviewed. If you wish to update your submission please note in your e-mail that your new proposal is an updated submission.