Criminal Maps

android application for mapping and generation of heat of crimes maps

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31060/rbsp.2023.v17.n2.1648

Keywords:

Crime map, Georeferenced information system, Heat maps

Abstract

Crime is a serious social problem and georeferenced information systems can contribute to mapping and alerting the population, enabling risk management. The development and usability evaluation of the Criminal Maps Android application is presented, for insertion and visualization of georeferenced data, creation of heat maps and addition of alerts. The application is based on HIDDEN 1 and was developed in Android Studio, restructuring its database and functions: new icons; filters; alert by location; delete your own data; report a point. The application underwent an evaluation of its use, using Nielsen's heuristics, based on a (validated) checklist and the semiotic inspection method (MIS). The results indicated that the application has good usability, as well as potential for use.

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Author Biographies

Henrique dos Santos Wisniewski, Federal University of Alfenas

Bachelor in Computer Science. Works in systems development for telecommunications.

Denner Azevedo Rocha, Federal University of Alfenas

Bachelor in Computer Science. Works in Mobile development.

Gabriel Gerber Hornink, Universidade Federal de Alfenas

Holds a BSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Campinas-Unicamp (2003), degree in Biological Sciences at Unicamp (2006), specializing in environmental management from Unicamp (2006), Master of Functional and Molecular Biology (Biochemistry, subarea Education) (2006) and PhD in Science (2010), both at Unicamp. Research in the area of digital educational technologies, including: teacher training for the use of computer science in education; development and evaluation of educational software; authoring system (programming principles); distance learning. Work as editor of the Journal of Biochemistry Education (www.bioquimica.org.br) and a reviewer of several journals in the educational area. Currently, work as a professor of Biochemistry, Beer Science and Educational Technologies at the Federal University of Alfenas (Unifal-MG) and develops activities in the research group Technological Innovations in Education (leader). Also work as a professor in the Program in Education (Master degree).

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Published

2023-08-01

How to Cite

DOS SANTOS WISNIEWSKI, Henrique; AZEVEDO ROCHA, Denner; GERBER HORNINK, Gabriel. Criminal Maps: android application for mapping and generation of heat of crimes maps. Revista Brasileira de Segurança Pública, [S. l.], v. 17, n. 2, p. 268–287, 2023. DOI: 10.31060/rbsp.2023.v17.n2.1648. Disponível em: https://revista.forumseguranca.org.br/index.php/rbsp/article/view/1648. Acesso em: 19 may. 2024.