Computers help police predict when, where crimes likely to occur Evan Jones April 19, 2011 1 minute 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] 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 Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0