Join us this Spring in Springfield, IL for new training class! Seating is limited so don't delay!

Tactical Crime Analysis

• When? March 16th-20th, 2026 (Mon-Thu 0830-1630, Fri 0830-1200)
• Where? Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, 500 South 9th St, Springfield, IL 62701
• How much? IACA members-$445, Non-members $520
• Instructor? Stacy Belledin
• Register here!

Tactical Crime Analysis is a four-and-a-half-day, analyst-focused workshop designed to build practical skills for identifying, analyzing, and responding to crime patterns and series. The course emphasizes how analysts support operational decision-making by detecting emerging patterns, analyzing their key characteristics, and developing actionable recommendations for law enforcement response.

Building on core concepts typically introduced in a fundamentals-level course, participants apply theory, critical thinking, and analytical techniques to real-world crime scenarios using hands-on exercises and a comprehensive capstone project.

Participants will learn about:

• The tactical crime analysis process, including relevant terms, concepts, and theory
• Foundational elements of tactical analysis, such as jurisdictional knowledge, data management, and critical thinking
• Methods for identifying crime patterns and series, including threshold analysis and report comparison
• Analytical techniques for examining patterns by time, location, victim, offender, and modus operandi
• Temporal and spatial analysis techniques, including basic forecasting methods
• Victim, target, and offender analysis for active crime series
• Modus operandi analysis and identification of unusual or distinctive behaviors
• Development of effective tactical analysis products and considerations for dissemination
• Tactical response strategies, including suppression, apprehension, and opportunity-blocking
• Evaluation and follow-up processes to assess effectiveness and improve future responses

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