Practical Python Coding and Machine Learning for Crime Analysis

• When: December 3rd, 2025 @ 1000 Eastern
• Cost: FREE for all attendees
• Register Here

As crime analysts, we rely on our intuition and experience to make sense of complex data. Spreadsheets and traditional software help us organize and visualize that data, but they can also slow us down. On the other hand, AI-driven software promises speed and automation-but at the cost of outsourcing our own analytical judgment. This webinar demonstrates how computer programming, statistics, and machine learning can strengthen-not replace-your analytical expertise.

We encourage you to ask questions during this informational webinar. Your feedback will help to fine-tune the curriculum for an upcoming course through IACA (computer programming in the Python language, machine learning, and crime analysis).

We'll Discuss:

• What is “machine learning” (and other buzz words) and how is this practical for crime analysis?
• How programming and machine learning can complement your current workflow - spreadsheets, databases, etc - without requiring you to abandon your current methods (paper notes, spreadsheets, etc).
• How writing your own analysis programs can enhance the trustworthiness of your findings and lead to more actionable insights.
• Realistic discussion about how to begin coding-even if you’ve never programmed before and have limited time.

All registrants who are IACA members will receive Continuing Education Credits and you may request a certificate if you want one. This webinar will be recorded.

If you have questions about the webinar program, please view our FAQs page or email [email protected].