This course is meticulously designed for public safety professionals who are already well-versed in Microsoft Power BI Desktop. Spanning four days, it will elevate participants from a foundational understanding to an expert level, enabling the creation of sophisticated data visualizations and comprehensive analytics tailored for public safety and law enforcement contexts. You will delve deeper into the complexities of data transformation, modeling, and advanced visualization techniques, employing real-world scenarios and examples drawn from diverse criminal justice agencies.
Data is not just a resource but a pivotal force in the dynamic domain of criminal justice, providing critical insights that can revolutionize public safety operations and enhance community welfare. Mastering Power BI, a leading tool in data analytics, is essential not just for understanding data but for transforming it into actionable intelligence that can decisively influence public safety strategies.
This expert course, tailored specifically for public safety officials, policy makers, and analysts, adopts a practical, hands-on approach that goes beyond theoretical understanding. Through immersive exercises, you will learn to leverage the full capabilities of Power BI to perform advanced data analysis and visualization tasks. These skills will allow you to craft detailed, data-driven narratives that effectively communicate complex information, facilitating informed decision-making and fostering greater transparency within agencies and towards the community.
Participants will engage with advanced features of Power BI, including AI integrations and sophisticated analytical functions, to enhance intelligence analysis, risk communication, and threat identification. Each session is crafted to build on your existing skills, culminating in the ability to produce compelling and interactive visual representations that make complex data accessible and actionable.
By participating in this course, you not only advance your technical expertise but also gain strategic insights that can lead to more effective and proactive policing. You will leave equipped with the tools and knowledge to transform raw data into clear, impactful visualizations and reports, thereby driving improvements in public safety and community trust. Join us to unlock the full potential of Power BI for public safety, turning data into a powerful ally in law enforcement and public safety management.
Course Prerequisites:
This is an expert level class.
Required Software (must be installed prior to the first day of class). All software are free:
Required Pre-requisite Course:
Power BI Advanced for Public Safety Agencies
Students should have:
A general understanding of basic mathematics and associated principles.
Students will need to have access to a Windows laptop (personal or employer issued/assigned). The host agency is unable to provide students with a laptop for use within the course.
It is recommended that attendees have attended and successfully completed any one or more of the following CPSDS courses:
Using Data to Solve Crime Within Criminal Investigations
Crime Analysis Fundamentals Using Data Driven Modalities
Or be very familiar with the use of Microsoft Power BI Desktop and associated functionality of a Windows computer.
Duration: 32 Hours (4 days)
Method: In Person
Restrictions: Restricted to Criminal Justice Employees only who are in a Full Duty status (or Light Duty due to medical).
Required Disclosures: None
Fee: Course attendance is free.
Note: 72 hours prior to the start date of a course, a minimum 50% of available seats should be filled. If this is not met, the instructor reserves the right to cancel the scheduled course at their discretion.
Course Objectives
After successfully completing the course, attendees will be able to know, discuss, use, and execute the following fundamentals:
- Overview of Power BI and its importance in public safety analytics
- Understanding data sources and loading data into Power BI
- Data cleaning and shaping techniques using Power Query Editor
- Combining data from multiple sources
- Introduction to data modeling concepts in Power BI
- Creating relationships between tables for enhanced analysis
- DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) fundamentals for calculated columns and measures
- Best practices for writing efficient DAX formulas
- Working with iterator functions (SUMX, AVERAGEX, etc.)
- Handling errors and blank values in DAX expressions
- Official DAX documentation and online resources
- DAX Patterns website for best practices and design patterns
- Time intelligence functions for analyzing temporal data
- Utilizing custom visuals and advanced charts for public safety data
- Mastering interactive elements like drill-through and drill-down
- Tips for designing visually appealing and informative dashboards
- Creating geographical visualizations for location-based insights
- Advanced data analysis using Power BI features
- Utilizing AI-driven insights for predictive analysis
- Building reports with custom visuals
- Hands-on exercises with sample datasets
- Additional reading materials and video tutorials
