Don't give me the DATA!
summary
Argues that raw spatial data is only the start and that analysts must deliver actionable intelligence, not just spreadsheets. Uses Victoria Police State Intelligence Division examples: raw counts (e.g. 596 burglaries), a surprising pattern (82% between 10am–4pm), a 120→146 month rise judged for statistical significance, hotspot statistics and a derived high‑risk property list. Shows tools and outputs that enabled targeted patrols, mail drops, warrants and stings, and warns that dashboards alone can offload analysis to time‑poor managers.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction and background
- 2:10Intelligence practitioners course
- 3:35Data information intelligence pyramid
- 10:13Why stop at raw data
- 14:25Imposter syndrome and micromanagement
- 16:33Story map syndrome explained
- 17:16Spatial data analysis levels
- 21:08Practice builds confidence
- 21:50Dashboards and flawed assumptions
- 22:33Q&A session
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