What is the purpose of data analysis within the field of criminal justice?

Select one of the following articles:

• How Data Analysis Helps Police Departments Fight Crime
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/emc/2014/06/03/data-analysis-helps-police-departments-fight-crime/#cd584683952f
• Wonder Why Prisons Stay Full When Crime Goes Down? Here’s the Real Reason.
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2016/05/06/wonder-why-prisons-stay-full-when-crime-goes-down-heres-the-real-reason/?utm_term=.5542a88d9c16

Based on your chosen article, complete a journal assignment in which you thoroughly address the following questions:

• What is the purpose of data analysis within the field of criminal justice?
• How does proper data analysis assist the criminal justice professional in performing daily activities?
• Are there additional ways that data analysis can improve the daily routine of a criminal justice professional?