Criminal Justice: Crime & Intelligence Analysis, A.A.S.

HEGIS: 5505

SUNY CODE: 2265

This program will focus on developing research and analytical skills to be used in either a crime analysis or intelligence unit within a variety of criminal justice agencies. Crime analysis is utilized within law enforcement agencies to determine such things as staffing patterns and assignment of specialized units to interdict specifically targeted crimes and perpetrators. They also develop profiles designed to help identify individual offenders by applying multifaceted crime analysis methods and are trained to predict future crimes by using statistical analysis and other specialized techniques.

The goals of this program are to:

• introduce students to current crime analysis and intelligence theories and their applications to build their analytical, writing, and team management skills.
• focus on skill development in collecting and analyzing data to forecast criminal profiles, documenting illegitimate relationships between people, organizations, and events, and using statistical techniques to solve crime problems
• introduce students to the concept of identifying characteristics of criminal activity of serial killers and serial sexual offenders and examine techniques of behavioral profiling construction and analysis.

Successful graduates from this program will be able to:

• collect and interpret data and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in written form to make reliable decisions based on analytical ability and critical thinking skills.
• utilize statistical research techniques and demonstrate a familiarity with computer operations and database management related to crime and intelligence analysis.
• utilize basic investigative and analytical reasoning skills to demonstrate effective communications through the use of oral and written reports.

Career Opportunities/Transfer Information

Potential employers for graduates of the Crime and Intelligence Analysis program include any local, state, or federal law enforcement or intelligence agency. The various branches of the military utilize analysts as well as private contractors dealing with security issues.