Mathematical methods in criminology.

Utilizing an interdisciplinary team of operations analysts, working with mathematical techniques, including mathematical modelling, mathematical programming, game theory, Markov process theory, queueing theory, etc., may help to improve the operations of various crime control activities. Some illustrations from these techniques applied to criminological problems are provided. Police operations and the risk-reward system of commuting crime and being subjected to the probabilities of social sanctions are briefly examined as fruitful areas of analysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]