Answer: The crime analyst reads thousand of crime reports, calls for service, arrest reports, and notices from other agencies each year. The crime analyst gathers and summarizes useful information, pulls out relevant facts, networks with other crime analysis units in the region, and interprets their meaning. Once crime patterns and trends are identified, the Crime Analysis Unit disseminates the information to the rest of the department.  The Patrol and Investigative Divisions use this information to develop strategies to address any emerging or ongoing crime problems within the city.

The Pembroke Pines Crime Analysis Unit is staffed by a Crime Analyst and an Assistant Crime Analyst. The Crime Analysts report directly to the Support Services Division Sergeant.