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Crime Analysis and Conventional Policing Strategies: Evidence from a Community in the Western Region, Ghana

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  • Francess Dufie Azumah
  • John Onzaberigu Nachinaab
  • Charles Danso Sintim
  • Samuel Krampah

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The study investigated the application of crime analysis at various police stations within the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality in the Western Region of Ghana with the objective of understanding crime, crime analysis, crime control and crime information management and their implications on conventional policing strategies. Qualitative and quantitative research adopting the questionnaire and interview were conducted with crime analysts and specialized investigators/intelligence analysts through descriptive and explorative research design. The study had a dual purpose of generating operational crime management information in assisting crime prevention initiatives as well as identifying the strengths and weaknesses of current practices for improving performance, mainly focusing on the criminal activities of group offenders (organized crime related), repeat offenders and serial offenders.

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  • Francess Dufie Azumah & John Onzaberigu Nachinaab & Charles Danso Sintim & Samuel Krampah, 2019. "Crime Analysis and Conventional Policing Strategies: Evidence from a Community in the Western Region, Ghana," International Journal of Social Science Studies, Redfame publishing, vol. 7(4), pages 1-12, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfa:journl:v:7:y:2019:i:4:p:1-12
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    1. Appiahene-Gyamfi, Joseph, 2003. "Urban crime trends and patterns in Ghana: The case of Accra," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 31(1), pages 13-23.
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    Keywords

    crime analysis; information management; punitive measures; rehabilitation;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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