Dimensionality analysis as a computerized tool for strategic planning in policing and security

Social Science Computer Review

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 228-242

  Brunet, James R ^a   Garson, G David ^a  

^a NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Computerized dimensionality analysis; Crime statistics; Criminology; Law enforcement; Multidimensional scaling; Terrorism homeland security

Indexed keywords

EID: 65749089617     PISSN: 08944393     EISSN: 15528286     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0894439308327201     Document Type: Article

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