CRIME ANALYSIS SECTION (CAS)

The Crime Analysis Section provides timely and pertinent information relative to crime patterns and trend correlation to assist Montgomery County Police operational and administrative personnel in planning the deployment of resources for:  the prevention and suppression of criminal activities, aiding the investigative process, and increasing apprehensions and the clearance of cases.

Crime Analysts provide crime trend and pattern analysis to officers at all levels in the department (patrol, investigative, undercover, administration, Crime Prevention, Media Services, etc.), as well as agencies such as the States Attorney’s office, and assorted community groups.  Many of the activities performed by the crime analysts are supported through the use and maintenance of assorted crime databases, files, and other information sources.

CRIME UPDATES

To see a posting of weekly crime updates and statistics in your district, click on one of the following links:

-          Rockville (1^st District)

-          Bethesda (2^nd District)

-          Silver Spring (3^rd District)

-          Wheaton (4^th District)

-          Germantown (5^th District)

-          Montgomery Village/Gaithersburg (6^th District)