Investigative Analysis with ArcGIS Part 1: ArcGIS AllSource

In this two-part video blog, we will discuss how to use a pair of Esri products to support criminal investigations. ArcGIS AllSource is a standalone and fully supported desktop GIS application configured for intelligence analysis. AllSource provides a bespoke experience with the intel analyst in mind, and its layout and configuration will immediately make sense to those focused on intelligence and investigative workflows. ArcGIS Knowledge brings graph analytics to AllSource or ArcGIS Pro and can be useful in interpreting very large datasets—including spatial and nonspatial, structured and unstructured data types. With ArcGIS Knowledge, you can discover hidden relationships in your data, including connections between persons, places, and events of interest in an investigation.

ArcGIS AllSource

ArcGIS AllSource supports advanced intelligence and investigative analysis workflows. It integrates data from multiple sources and performs spatial, temporal, and relational analysis on data to answer questions and make connections. AllSource supports data visualization in maps, link charts, graphs, timelines, and tables, and can produce interactive intelligence products to share with others. Common workflows AllSource supports include:

• Threat assessments
• Link analysis
• Investigative support
• Imagery exploitation
• Temporal analysis
• Geospatial data analysis

In today’s example, Ryan Lindemann will show us how AllSource works by using GIS to manage confidential informants, corroborate tips and leads, and create an interactive information product. Through this example, Ryan will show us how AllSource supports:

• The import, creation, editing, and management of spatial data
• Creation of interactive charts and timelines
• Movement analysis to track suspect activity over time
• Sharing of intelligence with stakeholders through interactive web apps

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John Beck

John Beck is the Director of Law Enforcement Solutions at Esri where he is responsible for helping police agencies worldwide understand and implement GIS for every mission. Before joining Esri, Beck was a police officer and crime analyst in Nevada. In his role at Esri, he helps police agencies apply GIS to crime analysis, strategic planning, patrol operations, investigative support, and citizen engagement. John has also worked with agencies to implement GIS for open and transparent policing and to tackle hard problems like the opioid epidemic and homelessness. He is also helping police realize the value of new geospatial technologies including machine learning and big data analysis to gain a real-time understand of crime patterns and make better informed decisions. John earned undergraduate degrees in geography and anthropology and a master’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Nevada.

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Ryan Lindemann

Ryan Lindemann is a Solution Engineer on Esri's Public Safety Team, helping implement mission-critical geospatial solutions for state and local law enforcement agencies, fusion centers, security organizations, and federal intelligence customers. Prior to joining Esri, Ryan was a Geospatial Analyst with the Federal Bureau of Investigation assigned to the FBI Chicago Field Office.