Crime & Intelligence Analyst

Researches, compiles, analyzes and maps crime trends and patterns; disseminates information related to criminal activity; assists patrol, investigative and administrative staff in planning the deployment of resources for the prevention, intervention, and suppression of criminal activities; acts as liaison to all Los Angeles Police Department and neighboring law enforcement Crime Analysis Details; may act as lead analyst; and performs related work.

·Researches, analyzes, and compiles data from a variety of sources including crime reports, census, economic, demographic reports and data from other agencies to determine similar offense patterns by comparing unique descriptors or variables, including crime type, object of attack, suspect description, suspect modus operandi, suspect vehicle descriptions, physical evidence and correlating this information with evolving or existing crime patterns, series, and trends to assist in criminal investigations; ·Uses crime analysis techniques, including mapping, statistical analysis, and basic time series analysis to view, evaluate, and forecast future crime occurrences by examining modus operandi conclusions regarding dates, times and locations of future criminal events and advises personnel of anticipated criminal activities; ·Identifies what type of person, structure, vehicle or establishment is likely to become a target (victim) of crime through target profile analysis; ·Develops crime/suspect, suspect/crime correlation and articulates crime problems to individuals and groups within the law enforcement community; ·Analyzes and compares operational data including crime trends, hot spots, type and location of incidents, and periods of peak activities to assist in the development and implementation of directed patrol programs and special task forces; ·Develops profiles of suspects and correlates recent parolees, known offenders, gangs, key individuals, places, events and relationships with other known criminals or suspicious persons; ·Searches manual or automated data files for previously arrested persons, matching suspect descriptions including, but not limited to, modus operandi, tattoos, monikers, associations, affiliations and provides investigative leads to detectives and other concerned personnel; ·Assists in case clearance processes by providing investigators with crime information to link suspect(s) to other offenses for which they may be responsible; ·Prepares and disseminates crime summaries, crime series/patterns bulletins, daily crime information bulletins, area crime control evaluations, deployment guides, crime cluster analysis, crime alerts, situational analyses, crime-suspect correlation, crime potential identification, victim/suspect/target profiles, statistical summaries, and after-action reports to enhance proactive and reactive law enforcement; ·Reviews and analyzes crime and arrest reports to identify and evaluate applicable data elements relating to the modus operandi, suspects' descriptors, property taken, vehicle and weapon used in the commission of the crime to aid identification, and apprehension and prosecution of criminal offenders; ·Organizes, maintains and enhances manual and automated systems for storage and retrieval of crime information, input data elements and modus operandi codes into the appropriate Consolidated Crime Analysis Database (CCAD) and Event Index (EI); ·Operates and accesses various automated systems such as Maplnfo, Customer Information Control System Production (CICSP), Network Communication System (NECS), California Law Enforcement Violent Criminal Information Network (VCIN), Crime Analysis Geographic Information Systems (CAGIS), and other law enforcement databases and public records to locate suspects and wanted individuals; ·Provides support data to community policing and crime prevention programs by supplying information needed to help solve crime problems; ·Meets with Area commanding officers, supervisors, and other personnel to discuss crime activity for the purpose of deployment, tactical action, strategic planning, and resource allocation or to respond to community needs; ·Develops and maintains effective liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to exchange crime information; ·May testify in court as to methodology employed in gathering information used in Crime Analysis Unit reports; ·May perform supervisory or lead worker duties in crime analysis; and ·May occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes or to meet technological changes or emergencies.