Week 10 - Protect

I was able to download and use a larger orthophoto of the NORAD site for analysis and final maps. The Road layers gave me a bit of trouble, they did not want to draw in my final version, too much information. Finally got them to work in Map #1

Week 9 - Prepared

Location, location, location.
Finding and filing the data was the biggest challenge this week. The module exercise reminds me of a real life assignment with your typical moving target, evolving goal scenario. It's hard to be PREPARED for all the curves a project can throw. I understand why this kind of Homeland Security project should be proactive groundwork done way before you need it.

Week 8 - Washington D.C. Crime

Washington D.C. crime, in August of 2009, was highest in the 3rd, 6th, and 7th District Police Station vicinities. I propose several sub stations in crime concentration areas based on the data provided. A more complete study throughout the entire year as well as local input would be necessary to refine community needs and tactical placement of new Police substations in the D.C. area. Any increase in police presence has been shown to decrease crime. This analysis might be used by existing Law Enforcement to better allocate their resources with respect to time and areas patrolled.