What You'll Learn
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Course Overview
FeaturedThis course provides participants with hands-on training on the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis techniques to support crime mapping, hotspot detection, and intelligence-led policing. Participants will gain practical experience in analyzing spatial crime patterns, integrating demographic and environmental data, and developing geospatial solutions that enhance public safety, crime prevention, and decision-making.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Law enforcement officers and crime analysts
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Intelligence and security professionals
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Urban safety and community policing officers
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Policy planners and justice sector professionals
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GIS analysts supporting crime or security operations
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Enhances institutional ability to conduct spatial crime analysis for planning and operations.
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Improves evidence-based policing and community safety strategies.
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Strengthens data-driven decision-making for security and public safety programs.
Individual Impact
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Builds competency in GIS-based crime analysis and mapping.
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Enhances analytical and visualization skills using real-world data.
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Increases professional capability to support intelligence-led and predictive policing.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Use GIS to map and analyze spatial patterns of crime incidents.
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Apply spatial statistics and hotspot analysis for identifying crime-prone areas.
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Integrate socio-economic and environmental data to support crime prevention.
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Develop predictive models for crime forecasting and risk assessment.
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Present actionable insights using spatial visualization and reporting tools.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to GIS and Crime Mapping
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Overview of GIS concepts, data types, and crime mapping fundamentals.
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Understanding the relationship between geography and criminal behavior.
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Case Study: Mapping and visualizing crime incidents using open police data.
Module 2: Data Collection, Management, and Geocoding
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Gathering spatial and non-spatial crime data from multiple sources.
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Cleaning, integrating, and geocoding crime datasets.
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Data security and ethical considerations in handling sensitive information.
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Case Study: Geocoding and mapping burglary incidents in an urban setting.
Module 3: Spatial Analysis and Hotspot Detection
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Techniques for spatial autocorrelation and cluster analysis (Getis-Ord Gi*, Moran’s I).
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Identifying hotspots and cold spots using spatial statistics.
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Interpreting spatial trends and temporal patterns in crime data.
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Case Study: Hotspot analysis for urban assault and theft cases.
Module 4: Predictive Modeling and Risk Assessment
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Spatial regression and risk mapping in crime forecasting.
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Using demographic and environmental variables for prediction.
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Developing risk surfaces and vulnerability maps.
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Case Study: Predicting future crime hotspots using spatial regression models.
Module 5: Visualization, Reporting, and Decision Support
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Creating interactive crime maps and dashboards.
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Visual storytelling with spatial data using QGIS and Power BI.
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Communicating findings to law enforcement and policy audiences.
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Case Study: Building a crime analysis dashboard for community policing.
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
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Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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