Crime Analysis for Small Jurisdictions

This 12-week online course is designed to introduce crime analysis to new and aspiring analysts and provide an understanding of its application within smaller jurisdictions and with limited time and/or staffing.

Students will learn how to establish themselves within the department, what types of requests and responsibilities a lone analyst will encounter, and how to become the go-to resource for officers and leadership. 

This class is especially designed for jurisdictions where crime analysis is performed by a police officer or records staff member in addition to regular duties, a commander, a new analyst, or a part-time analyst in an agency with fewer than 125 officers.

Instructor: Angela Backer-Hines

At a Glance

Upcoming Sessions

Select the session that works best for your schedule. Once a session has passed or is already in progress, registration is disabled.

Note: availability labels are updated manually. If a session does not appear on the registration form, it should be treated as sold out.

Class Format

This class is for beginners. No prior experience as an analyst is required.

It is especially designed for jurisdictions where crime analysis is performed by a police officer or records staff member in addition to regular duties, a commander, a new analyst, or a part-time analyst in an agency with fewer than 125 officers.

Students should expect a time commitment of 3-5 hours per week to gain a passing grade. The course is graded as pass/fail. This class follows a weekly-structured online format, meaning the class advances through each topic together week by week.

Students can log in whenever it fits their schedule, and there are no live sessions. Participation throughout the course is required for a passing grade. As a rule, bulk submissions during the last week of class are not accepted unless prior authorization has been granted by the instructor.

Invitations to the learning platform are sent the weekend before class begins.

Course Outline

This course is organized into 12 weekly modules that introduce the core concepts, responsibilities, and practical realities of crime analysis in smaller jurisdictions.

Ready to Enroll?

Review the upcoming sessions above to find the quarter that fits best for your schedule. Registration availability and links are provided for each session. If you have questions about whether this class is the right fit, email [email protected] before registering. See the Training Policies page for information on transfers, participation rules, and refunds.