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 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0 General Assembly approves assault weapons ban as legislative session winds down Clark Palmer March 11, 2026 0 Two plays open this weekend; 9 to 5 continues at MMT and two high schools combine forces for Cinderella – the Musical Gene Marrano March 11, 2026 0