Analytical In-Person Training and Informational Resources

Resources:  Data Driven Policing Strategy

 

With the Data-Driven policing model being operational for several years there has been time to amass a large number of case histories, success stories, agency SOP’s, Analytical Tools, reports and news articles various topics related to data driven decision making, Hotspot policing, etc.

If you are interested in seeing how other departments have fared with the implementation of a data driven strategy, or if you are looking for documentation to support the introduction of this model in your department, you are sure to find all of the data you need at:  Documents and Information on Data Driven Policing

More information on the Data-Driven Policing strategy Strategic Analysis for Focused Engagement with Results (SAFER): Crime and Crash Reductions Model can be found at:

Data Driven Operational Guidelines Manual

Case Studies from police departments in Texas and around the country can be found at:

Data-Driven Policing Case Studies

Training:  Analytical Workshops

 

All workshops are nationally certified and therefore they may be submitted for TCOLE credit hours. These hands-on training courses are offered at NO COST to the attendee/agency, and in some cases, the lodging and meal per diem associated with traveling and attending the training is provided.

 

 

Analyst Training Workshops:

 

These 2-day courses are for individuals assigned to analytical roles within agencies implementing, or seeking to implement, the data-driven operational crash and crime reduction policing model. These hands-on courses will instruct on and demonstrate the techniques and technologies needed to support their agencies and help their strategic use of a data-driven model.

 

Level I (Basic)

January 26 - 27, 2026

 North Richland Hills Police Department
Level I (Basic) May 5 - 6, 2025 San Antonio, TX
Level II (Intermediate) September 15 - 16, 2025 Austin, TX

ArcGIS Pro Mapping Workshops:

 

ArcGIS Pro and SAFER– Basic Training: This course will introduce participants to the fundamental concepts of integrating GIS with the Strategic Analysis for Focused Engagement with Results (SAFER):  Crime and Crash Reduction Model. Students will learn how GIS supports the SAFER framework by identifying areas where crime and traffic crashes overlap. The basic course emphasizes hands-on learning with ArcGIS tools to add tabular crime and crash data to the map, visualize data, perform simple spatial queries, and produce maps that support data-informed deployment decisions.

 

ArcGIS Pro and SAFER - Basic Training

February 19 - 20, 2026

 Grand Prairie Police Department

ArcGIS and SAFER– Intermediate Training: This course builds upon foundational ArcGIS supports the core practices of the SAFER- Crime and Crash Reduction Model, advancing participants’ analytical and technical skills in spatial data analysis. Students will deepen their understanding of how GIS supports the SAFER framework through advanced analysis techniques. The hands-on course emphasizes using ArcGIS Pro tools for identifying spatial and temporal hot spots, evaluate enforcement responses, refine deployment zones, and communicate analytical results.

 

ArcGIS Pro and SAFER - Intermediate Training

 April 8 - 9, 2026 Austin, TX
ArcGIS Pro and SAFER - Intermediate Training MMay or June 20, 2026 TBA

 

Law Enforcement Agency Analytical Workshop:   

This 2-day workshop is for law enforcement executives, commanders, supervisors, and analytical personnel who want to create or expand their agency's crime and crash analysis capability, whether just getting started or making adjustments to an existing program.


Participants will learn how to achieve reductions in crimes, crashes, and other social harms through the effective and efficient use of patrol, investigative, and other available resources by improving the effective use of crime analysis in an agency.

 

Data-Driven Decision Making for Commanders, Supervisors and Analysts

 December 3 - 4, 2025 La Porte Police Department
Data-Driven Decision Making for Commanders, Supervisors and Analyst December 9 - 10, 2025 North Richland Hill Police Department

 

Completed Classroom Training:

 

Analytical Training Workshops:

 

 

Level 1 (Basic) January 13 - 14, 2025 Alamo Area Council of Governments, San Antonio
  June 16 - 17, 2025 Grand Prairie Police Department
  June 20-21, 2024 North Central Texas COG Regional Training Academy, Arlington
  December 6-7, 2023 North Central Texas COG Regional Training Academy, Arlington
  June 6-7, 2023 Alamo Area Council of Governments, SanAntonio
  December 5-6, 2022 North Central Texas COG Regional Training Academy, Arlington

 

June 8-9, 2022

 North Central Texas Council of Governments, Arlington

 

March 2-3, 2022

 AAGOG- San Antonio
  August 16-17, 2021 Tarleton University, Ft. Worth
  March 1-2, 2021 Harris County Sheriff's Office
  January 16-17, 2020 AAGOG- San Antonio
  January 13-14, 2021 - Canceled Tarleton University, Ft. Worth
Level II (Intermediate) August 26-27, 2025 Alamo Area Council of Governments, San Antonio
  January 9-10, 2024 Alamo Area Council of Governments, San Antonio
  January 17-18, 2023 North Central Texas COG Regional Training Academy, Arlington
  June 6-7, 2022 North Central Texas Council of Governments, Arlington
  August 19 - 20, 2021 Harris County Sheriff's Office
  January 11 - 12, 2021 - Canceled Tarleton University, Ft. Worth
  January 14-15, 2020 AAGOG- San Antonio

 

 

Law Enforcement Commanders, Supervisors and Analyst Training:   

 

Data-Driven Decision making for Commanders, Supervisors and Analysts September 9 - 10, 2025 TMPA Offices, Austin
Data-Driven Decision making for Commanders, Supervisors and Analysts May 12 - 13, 2025 Grand Prairie Police Department
Data-Driven Decision making for Commanders, Supervisors and Analysts January 22 - 23, 2025 El Paso County Sheriff's Office
Data-Driven Decision making for Commanders, Supervisors and Analysts December 9 - 10, 2024 Alamo Area Council of Governments, San Antonio
Data-Driven Decision making for Commanders, Supervisors and Analysts June 17-18, 2024 Alamo Area Council of Governments, SanAntonio
Data-Driven Decision making for Commanders, Supervisors and Analysts January 10-11, 2024 North Central Texas COG Regional Training Academy, Arlington
Analysis Driven Deployment: Data Driven Decision Making September 11-12, 2023 Webster Police Department
Analysis Driven Deployment: Data Driven Decision Making June 8-9, 2023 Alamo Area Council of Governments, San Antonio
Analysis Driven Deployment: Data Driven Decision Making December 7-8, 2022 North Central Texas COG Regional Training Academy, Arlington

Data Driven Decision Making for Chief Executives

 August 25-26, 2022 North Central Texas Council of Governments, Arlington
Data Driven Decision Making for Chief Executives Feb. 28 - March 1, 2022 Alamo Area Council of Governments, San Antonio
Data Driven Decision Making for Chief Executives December 6-7, 2022 Maude Cob Convention Center, Longview
Data Driven Decision Making for Chief Executives September 20 - 21, 2021 Cleburne, TX
Data Driven Decision Making for Chief Executives June 22-23, 2020 - Canceled Tarleton University, Ft. Worth
Data Driven Decision Making for Chief Executives June 3 - 4, 2021 Harris County Sheriff's Office
Data Driven Decision Making for Chief Executives January 19-20, 2021 - Canceled Tarleton University, Ft. Worth

 

Analytical Training Workshops:   Tarleton University, Ft. Worth Campus Ft. Worth, Texas

 

Level II (Intermediate)

May 19 - 20, 2020 - Canceled

Level I (Basic)

May 21 - 22, 2020 - Canceled

 

Microsoft Access for Data-Driver Strategies Workshops:   Tarleton University, Ft. Worth Campus Ft. Worth, Texas

 

PART 1:  Prepping Data

June 24, 2020 - Canceled

  

Part 2:  Analyzing Data

June 25, 2020 - Canceled

  
Part 3:  Reporting and Automating Processes June 26, 2020 - Canceled  

 

Law Enforcement Executive Workshop:   Tarleton University, Ft. Worth Campus Ft. Worth, Texas

This 2-day workshop for law enforcement executives, commanders, and/or supervisors and agency analytical personnel who want to build a first-rate crime and crash analysis capability for their agency, whether just getting started or making adjustments to an existing program.

 

Law Enforcement Executive: Building Analytic Capabilities

 June 22 - 23, 2020 - Canceled

 

 

Analytical Training Workshops:   AACOG in San Antonio, Texas

 

Level II (Intermediate)

January 14 - 15, 2020

Level I (Basic)

January 16 - 17, 2020