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  1. 1. Hunting the hunters - Evaluating a new method of Geographic Profiling

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Max Pröckl; [2024]
    Keywords : rgeoprofile; crimestat; journey-to-crime; geographic profiling; qgis; geographical profiling; Örebromannen; Kim Rossmo; David Canter; Ned Levine.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Geographic Profiling (GP) may be used when searching for an unknown offender by applying mathematical algorithms to geographical information. This thesis aimed to contribute to improvement of the efficiacy of GP’s produced by law enforcement by evaluating a the new Spaulding/Morris Centrographic (SMC)-method of GP that claims to counteract two of the main difficulties when constructing a GP in a real world investigation: 1. READ MORE

  3. 2. The forgotten group : Kenyan women who are driving for a living : a case study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Linnéa Román; [2020]
    Keywords : Female Drivers; Nairobi; Ride-Hailing Industry; Behavioural Geography; Perceived Safety; Driving Patterns; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Female drivers operating in the public transport sector are underrepresented in the literature on women’s mobility which largely addresses the fear of crime among female riders. Alternative modes of transport, as well as job opportunities, have nevertheless started to emerge as international and local ride-hailing firms mushroom across the globe in urban cities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Organized crime in Europe: Free movement and human trafficking inside EU borders

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Julia Vazquez Santiago; [2019]
    Keywords : human trafficking; EU; sexual exploitation; Romania; development; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Despite the fact of being considered as one of the safest regions in the world, the EU reports a wide number of cases of human trafficking every year in its Member States. Moreover, free movement of persons that EU membership grants makes it easier for human trafficking criminals to transport and exploit victims within Member States. READ MORE

  5. 4. Transport- and Construction Equipment Theft in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

    Author : Stina Bengtsson; Charlein Simonsson; [2019]
    Keywords : Transport- and construction industry; transport crime; theft; crime occurrence; police reporting tendency; workplace conditions; and security equipment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis, is to relate the areas of crime theory and supply chain to the transport- and construction industry, by exploring factors that influence the occurrence of theft as well as factors that influence the police reporting tendency in the same industry. The thesis intends to support decision making in the transport- and construction industry. READ MORE

  6. 5. Women’s Perceived Safety on Public Transport Journeys : A Qualitative Study

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Lina Bergdahl; [2019]
    Keywords : perceived safety; fear of crime; public transport; whole-journey perspecitve; go-along method; walk-along; travel diaries; gendered mobility;

    Abstract : Women feel more fear than men in public space and when using public transport. This is an inequality in our society which limits women’s mobility and access to public goods. This study aims to qualitatively explore how women experience their public transport trips from a perceived safety perspective in a study of Gullmarsplan. READ MORE