Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) for policing in South Africa : a case study in Paarl

Auteurs :
LOCHNER, F.C.
ZIETSMAN, H.L.

Description :
The paper assesses the potential use of GIS for policing in South Africa. A data base was developed and GIS was used to analyze and map crime data for the town of Paarl from geographical and environmental-criminological perspectives. The results show that GIS is a useful, effective and necessary tool in combatting crime. The author concludes that the practical application of geography, aided by GIS is indispensable for policing in South Africa. - (AJC)


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
South African geographical journal, issn : 0373-6245, 1998, vol. 80, n°. 1, p. 60-72, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 37 ref.

Date :
1998

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Abingdon, Routledge