DATA SHARING

The Crime Mapping Unit works closely with the W/B HIDTA initiatives and law enforcement agencies throughout the region to determine intelligence needs and gather current data on critical aspects of drug trafficking and drug-related crime activity in the W/B HIDTA region. It makes use of a wide variety of data, including UCR crime reports, police calls-for-service, and a variety of other criminal justice information, to develop maps tailored to the needs of the agency or initiative requesting them. The W/B HIDTA’s unique position in law enforcement community allows it to facilitate data sharing among neighboring jurisdictions through mutually beneficial agreements. Crime data obtained through partnering are used by the W/B HIDTA law enforcement initiatives and are also used by the unit to provide custom products for agencies throughout the region.