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Virginia Crime Analysis Network |
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Events listed below include those hosted by VCAN, as well as those hosted by others. Please review the details of these events carefully, including whether registration is required. VCAN is not responsible for cancelled or delayed classes that are not hosted by VCAN! |
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The 2011 IACA Conference will be held in Cape Cod, MA, September 19th-23rd. Make plans now to attend this outstanding event! |
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IACA Conference 2011—SAVE THE DATE! |
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Upcoming Events |
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Friday Free Training Events for 2011 |
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Friday Free Trainings provide VCAN members with opportunities to expand their skill sets at little or not cost to their agencies. These one-day training sessions offer hands-on or lecture classes to members on a variety of crime and intelligence analysis topics. First Friday Trainings are FREE to VCAN members and cost $40 for non-members. |
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Instructor Lynn Brewer will conduct this hands-on class which will cover crime analysis formulas, charting, text functions, date and time functions, data analysis and pivot tables. |
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Using Excel for Crime Analysis January 7, 2011, 9am to 4pm, Newport News Police Department |
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Instructor Jennifer Willoughby will cover topics such as anti-abortion groups and their activity in Virginia, and anti-government groups (militia, anarchists, & sovereign citizens) and their activity in Virginia. |
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Domestic Terrorism Intelligence in Virginia February 11, 2011, 9am to 3:30pm, Virginia State Police Academy (Richmond) |
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Instructor Mary Craige will cover data mining in ATAC, using the advanced tactical analysis tools, trend manager, and the statistical analysis tools. NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOP WITH ATAC INSTALLED!!! |
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Using ATAC for Tactical Crime Analysis March 11, 2011, 9am to 4pm, Prince William Police Department (Manassas Sub-Station) |
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Dr. Isaac Van Patten (Radford University) will cover both research and experience related to serial offenders. Discussion will focus on serial property and violent offenders and how research in this field can be applied to tactical crime analysis and intelligence analysis. |
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Understanding Serial Offenders April 22, 2011, 8am to 4:30pm, 100 5th St NE, Charlottesville, VA |
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Instructor Jessica LeBlanc will focus on using inexpensive tools to map cell phone data for investigative purposes. The instructor will show students how to use free software (Google Maps), inexpensive (MapPoint) and more robust software (ArcView) to display and analyze cell phone records. |
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Cell Phone Record Mapping May 6, 2011, 9am to 3:30pm, Fairfax County Police Department |
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Instructor Jen Coner will conduct this hands-on class which will cover crime analysis formulas, charting, text functions, date and time functions, data analysis and pivot tables. NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MAY FIND IT USEFUL TO PURCHASE “BETTER POLICING WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007” BEFORE ATTENDING CLASS |
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Excel in 7.0 June 17, 2011, 9am to 4pm, Radford Police Department, Radford, VA |
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Instructor Sarah Crawford will cover Tips & Techniques for creating analytical charts that best illustrate complex and intricate cases. |
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i2 Analyst’s Notebook Tips & Tricks July 15, 2011, 9am to 3pm, Northern VA Criminal Justice Academy, Ashburn, VA |
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Instructor Lenee Pennington of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries will provide an introduction to crime mapping for beginners. |
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Cartography August 5, 2011 (Time TBD), Newport News Police Department |
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This will be a training day designed by the attendees for the attendees. Send us what you want or need to learn about crime analysis and we will help you develop solutions. Topics that may be covered include: Basic statistics for administrative uses; methods for creating crime maps without specialized software; resources for development of crime analysis units. Facilitators: Jen Coner, Kristin O’Connell, and Sonia Ramsey |
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Introduction to Crime Analysis—ROUNDTABLE September 9, 2011, 9am to 4pm, Hosted by the Galax Police Department, Galax, VA |
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Additional Training Events for 2011 |
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Instructor Sarah Crawford will cover Tips & Techniques for creating analytical charts that best illustrate complex and intricate cases. |
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i2 Analyst’s Notebook Tips & Tricks November 2011 (Date TBD), Newport News Police Department |
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Check back soon for additional details regarding this class! |
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Topic To Be Determined December 9, 2011 (Time TBD), Webinar (learn at YOUR desk!) |