Computers help police predict when, where crimes likely to occur Evan Jones April 19, 2011 1 min read Roanoke Police are turning increasingly to technology to fight crime — and to sometimes predict where and when it is likely to occur. More on “geographic profiling” from News/Talk 960’s Evan Jones. [audio:https://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/04-19-Predicting-Wrap1-WEB.mp3|titles=04-19 Predicting Wrap1-WEB] About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Job seekers welcome at today’s Business and Technology Expo in RoanokeNext: A new website for service member families Related Stories 1 min read Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police Gene Marrano November 3, 2025 1 min read AG Jason Miyares responds to Cardinal News report on Commonwealth’s early release policy Clark Palmer November 3, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor questions longevity of Virginia’s emergency food assistance amid federal shutdown Web Staff November 3, 2025