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Title:

Using pattern analysis and systematic randomness to allocate U.S. border security resources / Joel B. Predd ... [et al.].

Publisher:

RAND,

Copyright Date:

2012

Description:

xv, 46 p. : charts, ill. ; 28 cm.

Subject:

Border security--United States--Planning.
Border patrols--United States.
Pattern recognition systems.

Other Authors:

RAND Homeland Security and Defense Center.
Predd, Joel Benjamin, 1979-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 45-46). "TR-1211-DHS"--P. [4] of cover.

Contents:

Introduction -- Resource allocation, pattern analysis, and systematic randomness -- Description of simulation model of OBP patrol-smuggler interaction -- Findings from the analysis of the simulation model -- Comparison of border patrol stations -- Experimental design for evaluating contributions of pattern analysis -- Conclusions and recommendations -- Bibliography.

ISBN:

0833068415 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780833068415 (pbk. : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)783520781

LCCN:

2012010473

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)