Counting Criminals: A Statistical Analysis of Cargo Theft in The United States
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Junior
Major
Criminal Justice
Minor
Applied Statistics
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Christopher Mecklin
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
In March 2006, the United States Federal Government mandated that by December 31st, 2006 data on cargo theft in the U.S. be reported in its own section of the Uniform Crime Report produced by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Cargo theft in the United States represents not only the loss of property by the owner, but also threats to the U.S. economy and national security. With the data compiled by the FBI through mandatory reporting by state and local agencies, certain significant characteristics determined through statistical analyses may be able to help identify who likely suspects are for instances of cargo theft.
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Data Stories (STA 235)
Counting Criminals: A Statistical Analysis of Cargo Theft in The United States
In March 2006, the United States Federal Government mandated that by December 31st, 2006 data on cargo theft in the U.S. be reported in its own section of the Uniform Crime Report produced by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Cargo theft in the United States represents not only the loss of property by the owner, but also threats to the U.S. economy and national security. With the data compiled by the FBI through mandatory reporting by state and local agencies, certain significant characteristics determined through statistical analyses may be able to help identify who likely suspects are for instances of cargo theft.