CRIME MAPPING IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA APPLIED ON THE MUNICIPALITY OF STARI GRAD IN SARAJEVO

Geographic information systems use computer-processed geographical maps to visualize and access large amounts of data that are stored in specific databases. This way, police agencies can more easily access information and events regarding the volume and trends of criminal activities. This paper will analyze the possibilities of crime prevention through three aspects in terms of GIS: crime mapping, criminal analysis and investigative and pre-investigative actions. In addition, the possibilities provided by these systems in improving crime control will be applied on the municipality of Stan Grad in Sarajevo. In a previously conducted research relating the usage of these systems in police practice in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the authors noticed that police agencies are partially using or not using these technologies at all. In conclusion, the authors will indicate the possibilities and prospects of developing GIS technologies and using them on a daily basis in police agencies of Bosnia and Herzegovina.