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 New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026