For the final project, students will create a portfolio using the four maps they developed. Here's how to structure the project:

Portfolio Components: 1. Introduction: Briefly introduce the purpose of the portfolio, summarizing the focus on spatial crime analysis and its importance to the criminal justice system. 2. Map Analyses: o Map 1 Analysis: Discuss the relationship between poverty and shooting incidents. Describe the steps taken to overlay shooting points on the poverty choropleth map and insights gained about socioeconomic factors. o Map 2 Analysis: Analyze the demographics of shooting victims in the 75th precinct. Explain how victim age ranges were identified and what this reveals about the age distribution of victims. o Map 3 Analysis: Examine the intersections of high poverty and shooting counts. Outline the creation of the risk terrain map and discuss the implications for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. o Map 4 Analysis: Evaluate the effectiveness of 911 ShotSpotter calls. Compare the heat map with actual shooting data, referencing recent audit findings, and discuss any discrepancies or patterns observed. 3. Conclusion: Summarize the overall insights from the maps and their implications for crime prevention strategies.

Report Template: Title Page: Course name, student name, date, and project title. Introduction: A brief overview (100-150 words). Map Analysis Sections: For each map write a one to two-paragraph analysis (200-300 words each), including: o Description of the data visualized. o Steps taken in map creation. o Key insights and learning points. Conclusion: Reflection on the overall learning experience (100-150 words).