THE USE OF GEOPROCESSING (GIS) AS A SUPPORT TOOL FOR PUBLIC SECURITY PLANNING

Abstract

The modernization of ostensible policing strategies requires the incorporation of technological tools capable of mapping crime incidence with spatial precision. This study investigates the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a support tool for the operational planning of public security, examining how spatial analysis optimizes resource allocation and preventive patrolling. The theoretical foundation is structured on the critical examination of recent academic productions regarding geoprocessing, police intelligence, and urban territorial management. It is found that the cartographic visualization of criminal occurrences reduces the response time of security forces and mitigates crime incidence in zones of high vulnerability. It is concluded that the integrated use of geotechnologies transforms strategic decision-making, overcoming purely reactive models and strengthening institutional effectiveness in combating contemporary urban crime.