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Objectivity in Crime Analysis

Practical Strategies for Objective Decision-Making in Crime Analysis

Course Summary

Patterns only matter if they are real. This class dives deep into the "Big Three" cognitive biases - confirmation, anchoring, and availability - that frequently lead analysts down investigative rabbit holes. By understanding the brain mechanics behind pattern-seeking behavior, analysts will learn to separate noise from actionable intelligence and stop reinforcing unverified initial theories.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: The Analytical Brain
3 Lessons
- Lesson 1: System 1 vs. System 2 Thinking
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- Lesson 2: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (Book Summary)
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- GIS Training from ESRI
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Resources
2 Lessons
- A Tradecraft Primer - Structured Analytic Techniques for Improving Intelligence Analysis
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- Pyschology of Intelligence Analysis
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NACA Administrator

John Smith

Developer

Highly Recommended Course. Easy to Understand, Informative, Very Well Organized. The Course is Full of Practical and Valuable for Anyone who wants to Enhance their Skills. Really Enjoyed it. Thank you!!