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 Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026